Ginger Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ginger Name at a Glance

Name	Ginger
Meaning	From the ginger flower. Also can be a diminutive of Virginia: Of the Virgin.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ginger Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ginger means “From the ginger flower. Also can be a diminutive of Virginia: Of the Virgin”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ginger Name Origin

Our database records Ginger under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ginger a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ginger is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ginger

When considering Ginger for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.