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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 notesIn plain EnglishAn affectionate nickname for Virginia (or Ginevra).
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Word forms
- Plural
- Ginnys, Ginnies
- Comparative
- more ginny
- Superlative
- most ginny
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Etymology
A diminutive formed with -y.
Rhymes for Ginny
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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.
