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Geordie

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOR-dee /ˈdʒɔːr.di/Medium

Meaning: Geordie is a Scottish and northern English pet form of George, from the Greek for 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'; the word also names people from the Newcastle area. A documented diminutive.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly Scottish take on George: Geordie means 'farmer, earth-worker' (said 'JOR-dee') — warm and homely.
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Origin MediumScottish, English
MeaningGeordie is a Scottish and northern English pet form of George, from the Greek for 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'; the word also names people from the Newcastle area. A documented diminutive.
U.S. rank (2024)#12886 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119612024

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

Geordie is a Scottish and northern English pet form of George, from the Greek for 'farmer, earth-worker'. The word doubles as a name for people of the Newcastle region, giving it a friendly, rooted feel (said 'JOR-dee').

As a given name it is rare in the U.S. Rare, Scottish, and warm.

Did you know? Geordie is a Scottish and northern English pet form of George ('farmer') — the same word names folk from the Newcastle area (said 'JOR-dee'). It's a warm, homely pick.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Geordie — Scottish pet form of George

Variations

GeorgeGeorgieJordie

Nicknames

GeoDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Geordie mean?

Geordie is a Scottish and northern English pet form of George, from the Greek for 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.

How do you pronounce Geordie?

It's said JOR-dee /ˈdʒɔːr.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Geordie a boy or girl name?

Geordie is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Geordie?

Geordie is a rare name in the U.S.

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