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Ginelle

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Pronounced jih-NEL /dʒɪˈnɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage in the -elle family, near Janelle and Ginny (from Virginia/Jean). As spelled here the route is layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, current name: Ginelle sits near Janelle and Ginny (said 'jih-NEL'). Modern and pretty.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningA modern coinage in the -elle family, near Janelle and Ginny (from Virginia/Jean). As spelled here the route is layered, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#15992 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 506

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719632023

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

Ginelle sits in the -elle family near Janelle. As a coinage its route is layered, which we note - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'jih-NEL').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Ginelle reads near Janelle and Ginny (from Virginia/Jean) - a soft, current -elle name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'jih-NEL').
Overall data confidence 32%
References - Ginelle — -nelle coinage near Janelle; layered

Variations

GinellGinnelleJinelle

Nicknames

GinNelle

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If you like Ginelle…

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Ginny— a like Gin- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ginelle mean?

Ginelle is a modern coinage in the -nelle family (near Janelle/Ginny); routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Ginelle?

It's said jih-NEL /dʒɪˈnɛl/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Ginelle a boy or girl name?

Ginelle is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ginelle?

Ginelle is extremely rare in the U.S.

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