Ginger Name Meaning
The name Ginger comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ginger below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ginger Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the English word ginger for the spice or the reddish-brown colour. It can also be a diminutive of VIRGINIA, as in the case of actress and dancer Ginger Rogers (1911-1995), by whom the name was popularized.
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