Girlie
little girl (English)
Girlie is a english / filipino girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 399, with 20,537 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little girl (English)
The name is directly derived from the English vocabulary word 'girl' combined with the hypocoristic suffix '-ie'. Introduced during the American colonial influence, Filipino naming culture readily adopted affectionate English diminutives (like Boy, Girlie, or Baby) as official legal given names.
Derived from the English word 'girl' with the diminutive suffix '-ie'. While used primarily as an informal pet name or descriptor in Western countries, it developed into a common official registered first name in the Philippines during the 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common among mid-to-late 20th-century Filipino women. Often given as a standalone legal name or used as a domestic nickname that matches the birth certificate.
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Girlie with common surname pairs
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How do I use Girlie with two Filipino surnames?
Girlie is the given name. The full name is Girlie + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Girlie a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Girlie is number 399, with 20,537 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.