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Jinny
Pronounced JIN-ee /ˈdʒɪn.i/High
Meaning: Jinny is a spelling of Ginny, the pet form of Virginia (from the Roman name Verginius, later tied to the word 'virgin') and sometimes of Jennifer, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white, fair, smooth'. In Scots and northern English it has long been used as a name in its own right.Low
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History & Origin
Jinny is a spelling of Ginny, the affectionate short form of Virginia — a name from the Roman Verginius, later associated with the word 'virgin' — and, more recently, of Jennifer (Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white, fair'). In Scots and northern English tradition Jinny stood as a name in its own right (said 'JIN-ee').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, homespun, and warm.
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What does the name Jinny mean?
Jinny is a spelling of Ginny — the pet form of Virginia, and sometimes of Jennifer (Welsh 'white, fair').
How do you pronounce Jinny?
It's said JIN-ee /ˈdʒɪn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jinny a boy or girl name?
Jinny is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Jinny?
Jinny is a rare name for girls in the U.S.