Girl name · Greek
Georgia
“farmer, worker of the earth”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Georgia.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Georgia — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Georgia is the feminine of George, Greek geōrgos — gē (earth) plus ergon (work). The same gē opens geography and geology, so the name shares a root with the study of the planet as well as with digging it.
Both the US state and the country are named for other reasons entirely: the state for George II, the country by an etymology still argued over and unrelated to the Greek. Georgia O'Keeffe is the association most people reach for. It sits at number 99.
Georgie is the short form. Three syllables want one (Georgia Wren, Georgia Rose). On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant with Heirloom depth.
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All Greek names →Georgia — common questions
Is Georgia a boy or girl name?
Georgia is traditionally a girl name of Greek origin.
What does the name Georgia mean?
Georgia means “farmer, worker of the earth” of Greek origin. Georgia is the feminine of George, Greek geōrgos — gē (earth) plus ergon (work). The same gē opens geography and geology, so the name shares a root with the study of the planet as well as with digging it.
Where does the name Georgia come from?
Georgia is Greek in origin. Both the US state and the country are named for other reasons entirely: the state for George II, the country by an etymology still argued over and unrelated to the Greek. Georgia O'Keeffe is the association most people reach for. It sits at number 99.
What are common nicknames for Georgia?
Georgie and Gigi — the short-forms parents most often use for Georgia.
How popular is Georgia?
Georgia did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Georgia you might want for the nursery.