TheNameDBGypsy
FeminineMeaning
A wanderer or one from Egypt, referring to the Romani people.
Etymology
From English 'Gypsy', a term derived from 'Egyptian', as the Romani people were once believed to originate from Egypt. The term later became applied to the Romani ethnicity and their nomadic lifestyle.
About the Name Gypsy
Gypsy is an English name derived from the term for the Romani people, historically used as a given name. It carries romantic associations with wandering and freedom, though the term itself is now considered potentially offensive by some.