Idgie

♀ Girl

Pronounced IJ-ee /ˈɪdʒ.i/Medium

Meaning: A short, spirited nickname-name best known from Idgie Threadgoode, the free-spirited heroine of the novel and film Fried Green Tomatoes. As a given name it reads as a plucky literary pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A plucky literary name: Idgie comes from Fried Green Tomatoes (said 'IJ-ee'). Spunky and warm.

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MeaningA short, spirited nickname-name best known from Idgie Threadgoode, the free-spirited heroine of the novel and film Fried Green Tomatoes. As a given name it reads as a plucky literary pick.

History & Origin

Idgie is a spirited nickname-name carried by Idgie Threadgoode in Fried Green Tomatoes. As a first name it reads plucky and affectionate - very rare in the U.S. (said 'IJ-ee').

It appears only very rarely as a given name. Rare, literary, and spunky.

Did you know? Idgie is best known as Idgie Threadgoode, the free-spirited heroine of Fried Green Tomatoes - a short, spunky nickname-name with plenty of warmth (said 'IJ-ee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Idgie — literary; Fried Green Tomatoes character

Variations

IdgyIdgeyIdge

Nicknames

IdgeGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Idgie mean?

Idgie is a short nickname-name best known from Idgie Threadgoode in Fried Green Tomatoes.

How do you pronounce Idgie?

It's said IJ-ee /ˈɪdʒ.i/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Idgie a boy or girl name?

Idgie is a girl's name.

How popular is Idgie?

Idgie is an extremely rare name in the U.S.