Ginger - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Ginger \gi(n)-ger\ is pronounced JIN-jer. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "pep, liveliness; ginger". Refers to the pungent root used as a spice. Also, nickname for Virginia (Latin) "virgin". Made famous by actress Ginger Rogers.

Ginger has 4 variant forms: Gingee, Gingie, Ginjer and Jinger.

Baby names that sound like Ginger are Jinjer and Concord.

Ginger is a very popular female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Ginger. Compare Ginger with related baby names.