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Vergie

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Pronounced VUR-jee /ˈvɜːr.dʒi/Medium

Meaning: Vergie is a spelling of Virgie, a pet form of Virginia, from the Latin virgo ('maiden'). The 'Ver-' spelling reflects the softened first-syllable sound in early-century American speech.Low

In 30 seconds: A homespun short form of Virginia ('maiden'): Vergie spells the sound as heard (said 'VUR-jee'). It peaked around 1919, then faded.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningVergie is a spelling of Virgie, a pet form of Virginia, from the Latin virgo ('maiden'). The 'Ver-' spelling reflects the softened first-syllable sound in early-century American speech.
U.S. rank (1974)#7660 ↗ Rising
1974 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,582

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918831974

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

Vergie is a variant of Virgie, itself a pet form of Virginia (Latin virgo, 'maiden'). The 'Ver-' spelling captured a regional pronunciation, and it was common in the early twentieth century, peaking around 1919. As Virginia's nicknames simplified, it faded (said 'VUR-jee').

By mid-century the name had grown rare on birth records. It reads today as a folksy antique nickname. Sweet, Virginia-rooted, and uncommon.

Did you know? Vergie is a spelling of Virgie, a pet form of Virginia, whose Latin root virgo means 'maiden', and it peaked for American girls around 1919.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Vergie — Variant of Virgie; pet form of Virginia; Latin virgo 'maiden'

Variations

VirgieVirginiaVergia

Nicknames

GinnyVee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vergie mean?

Vergie means 'maiden', a pet form of Virginia (spelled from Virgie) from the Latin virgo.

How do you pronounce Vergie?

It's said VUR-jee /ˈvɜːr.dʒi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vergie a boy or girl name?

Vergie is a girl's name, a pet form of Virginia.

Is Vergie making a comeback?

It stays rare, reading as a homespun early-century nickname.

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