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Gemini

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Pronounced JEM-ih-nye /ˈdʒɛm.ɪ.naɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin gemini, 'twins' — the zodiac sign and constellation (the twins Castor and Pollux); a celestial/word-name; we note the celestial senseLow

In 30 seconds: Twins (the zodiac sign): Gemini is Latin. Bold, celestial, and modern (said 'JEM-ih-nye').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom Latin gemini, 'twins' — the zodiac sign and constellation (the twins Castor and Pollux); a celestial/word-name; we note the celestial sense
U.S. rank (2024)#7339 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 494

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119652024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gemini comes from Latin gemini, 'twins' — the zodiac sign and constellation (the twins Castor and Pollux; we note the celestial sense). A bold, celestial word-name (said 'JEM-ih-nye'; nickname Gem).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, twins-and-the-zodiac-sign at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Gemini means 'twins' in Latin — the zodiac sign and constellation, named for the twins Castor and Pollux — a bold, celestial word-name (we note the celestial sense; said 'JEM-ih-nye').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Gemini — celestial/word-name

Variations

GeminieGemmini

Nicknames

Gem

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If you like Gemini…

Luna— a fellow celestial girls' name
Stella— a companion star/celestial girls' name
Celeste— another celestial girls' name
Germani— a fellow Latin choice
Destini— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gemini mean?

Gemini is Latin for 'twins' — the zodiac sign and constellation (Castor and Pollux); we note the celestial sense.

How do you pronounce Gemini?

It's said JEM-ih-nye /ˈdʒɛm.ɪ.naɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gemini a boy or girl name?

Gemini is used here as a girl's name; as a sign-name it suits either.

How popular is Gemini?

Gemini is a rare name in the U.S.

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