Georgia: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ge-ho-hrge-e-a

Georgia Georgia

Popularity: 64

Origin: Greece

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read

Region Origin: Southern Europe

Meaning: Farmer

Georgia is a feminine given name originating from the Greek word Γεωργία (Georgía), meaning "agriculture". It is a variant form of the masculine name George, which comes from the Greek name Georgios, derived from georgos, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker". The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, and its popularity has been influenced by associations with the southern United States, the British painter Georgia O'Keeffe, and the song "Georgia On My Mind" by Ray Charles.

Georgia Name Popularity Data

Georgia is currently #64 in the popularity of the name rankings.

Girl: Georgia is currently #26 on Kiindred Girl Names

Overall Nature: Georgia is currently #29 on Kiindred Nature Names

Girl Nature: Georgia is currently #18 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

Overall Unique: Georgia is currently #62 on Kiindred Unique Names

Girl Unique: Georgia is currently #26 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Georgia

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Georgia, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

Georgia O'Keeffe: Georgia O'Keeffe was an American modernist artist known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes. She passed away in 1986.
Georgia May Jagger: Georgia May Jagger is a British-American fashion model and designer, known for her work with brands like Rimmel, Versace, and Chanel.
Georgia Moffett: Georgia Moffett is an English actress and producer known for her roles in "Doctor Who" and "Merlin." She is also the daughter of actor Peter Davison and the wife of actor David Tennant.
Georgia King: Georgia King is a Scottish actress known for her roles in "The New Normal," "One Day," and "The Duchess."
Georgia Tennant: Georgia Tennant is an English actress and producer known for her roles in "The Bill" and "Doctor Who."
Georgia Engel (1948-2019): An American actress, best known for her roles in the sitcoms "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Everybody Loves Raymond."

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