Virginia
maiden, chaste (Latin)
Virginia is a spanish / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 31, with 106,906 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
maiden, chaste (Latin)
Derived from the Latin Roman family name Virginius, linked etymologically to 'virgo' meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'. The name entered the Philippines through Catholic Spanish naming traditions and remained popular well into the 20th century.
Originates from the Latin family name Verginius or Virginius, historically associated with 'virgo' (maiden, virgin). In the Philippines, it took root during the Spanish colonial period as a traditional Christian given name and was reinforced during the American era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common among older generations in the Philippines. It is almost universally shortened to standard Filipino nicknames like Virgie, Gigi, Nia, or Jingjing.
Related forms
- Virginia Spanish
- Virginia Italian
- Virginie French
- Virgínia Portuguese
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Virginia with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Virginia with two Filipino surnames?
Virginia is the given name. The full name is Virginia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Virginia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Virginia is number 31, with 106,906 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.