Maiden or virginal
Derived from the Roman family name Virginius, which is likely of Etruscan origin but traditionally associated with the Latin word 'virgo', meaning maiden. It became a popular English name in honor of Elizabeth I, the 'Virgin Queen', for whom the American colony was named.
About 572 girls were named Virginia in 2025.
Modernist English writer and essayist
First English child born in the Americas
British former professional tennis player
Academy Award-nominated American actress
Assistant and love interest to Tony Stark · Iron Man
Pioneering sexologist of Masters and Johnson
American actress and dancer of the 1940s
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Virginia — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
