Gypsy - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Gypsy \gy(p)-sy\ is of Old English origin. The tribe of Romany was called "gypsy" because they were thought to have originated in Egypt. The name is often used as a nickname, as in Gypsy Rose Lee.

Gypsy has 3 variant forms: Gipsee, Gipsey and Gipsy.

A baby name that sounds like Gypsy is Gabysia.

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