Georgy

Georgy is a masculine given name that is a variant spelling of George. It derives from the Greek name Georgios, which means farmer or earth-worker.

The name is used in English-language contexts and in some other languages as a transliteration of the Russian Георгий (Georgiy/Georgy) as well as a stand-alone spelling in English-speaking countries. In Russia and many post-Soviet states, Georgy, Georgiy, and Georgi are common transliterations of Георгий. Other language forms include Georg (German, Dutch, Scandinavian), Georgios (Greek), and Georges (French). Variants and diminutives can vary by culture, with some speakers using shortened forms or adaptions in everyday speech.

Notable people with the name include Georgy Zhukov, the Soviet general and officer who played a pivotal role in World War II, commonly rendered as Georgy Zhukov in English-language sources. Another historical figure is Georgy Plekhanov, a Russian philosopher and early Marxist theorist who contributed to the development of Russian social thought.

See also sections would commonly reference George, the root name; Georg, a related European variant; and Georgios, the Greek form. The name Georgy, like its variants, often carries historical and cultural associations with leadership and tradition in various regions, while remaining primarily a masculine given name in most cultures.