Virginia

Meaning

Pure or virginal.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name Virginius, which comes from 'virgo' meaning 'virgin' or 'pure.' The name was popularized in English-speaking countries and also became associated with the American state of Virginia.

About the Name Virginia

Virginia is a classic feminine name with Latin roots emphasizing virtue and purity that gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries. The name carries literary associations, most notably with modernist writer Virginia Woolf.

Notable Bearers