name

Ginny

JIH-nee

Ginny (name) means a familiar short form of the names Virginia or Ginevra. Example: “Everyone at the office just calls her Ginny.”

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A familiar short form of the names Virginia or Ginevra.

"Everyone at the office just calls her Ginny."

How to use Ginny

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn affectionate nickname for Virginia (or Ginevra).

more ginny comparative, Ginnys plural, Ginnies plural, most ginny superlative

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Diminutive + -y

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What does “Ginny” mean?

The word “Ginny” means a familiar short form of the names Virginia or Ginevra. In plain terms, an affectionate nickname for Virginia (or Ginevra).

How do you pronounce “Ginny”?

“Ginny” is pronounced JIH-nee (/ˈd͡ʒɪni/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ginny” in a sentence?

Here is “Ginny” used in a sentence: “Everyone at the office just calls her Ginny.”

What part of speech is “Ginny”?

“Ginny” is a name.