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Georgette
Georgette Pronunciation
Georgette is pronounced jor-JET /dʒɔrˈdʒɛt/High
Meaning: French feminine diminutive of George — Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Georgette is a French feminine diminutive of George — Greek georgos, 'farmer, tiller of the earth'. Fashionable in the early twentieth century, it lends both a name and a fabric.
It registers thinly today. Rare, earth-worker at the root, and elegant.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Georgette Heyer (1902–1974)English novelist who shaped Regency romance.
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How do you pronounce Georgette?
Georgette is pronounced jor-JET (/dʒɔrˈdʒɛt/). Press play above to hear Georgette said aloud.
How do you say Georgette?
Georgette is said jor-JET (/dʒɔrˈdʒɛt/). Press play above to hear Georgette said aloud.
What does the name Georgette mean?
Georgette is the French feminine of George, Greek for 'farmer, earth-worker'.
Is Georgette a boy or girl name?
Georgette is a girl's name.
How popular is Georgette?
Georgette is a rare name in the U.S.