Gina

Gina is a feminine given name used in several countries and language communities. In Italian, Gina is often a diminutive form of Regina, from the Latin regina meaning queen, and in English it has long been used as an independent given name. The pronunciation is commonly given as JEE-nuh in English, though there are variations in other languages.

Notable people with the name include Gina Lollobrigida, an Italian film star who led an international career in the 1950s and 1960s; Gina Carano, an American former mixed martial artist and actress known for roles in film and television; Gina Gershon, an American actress recognized for a wide range of film and stage work; Gina Rodriguez, an American actress and writer known for the television series Jane the Virgin; and Gina Torres, an American actress known for roles in science fiction and legal drama. This list is not exhaustive, but these figures are among the more widely known bearers of the name in contemporary public life.

In fiction, Gina Linetti is a fictional character in the television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, portrayed by Chelsea Peretti. The character is noted for a distinctive personality and has contributed to the name’s recognition in popular culture.

The name Gina has been used predominantly in English-speaking contexts and in Italy, among other places. It is often chosen as a standalone given name or as a familiar form of longer names, with no single universal set of associations beyond its linguistic roots.