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Ginny

Ginny is a feminine given name that is commonly used as a nickname for Virginia, though it is also given independently in English-speaking countries. Virginia itself originates from Latin and has traditionally been interpreted as meaning "virgin," though modern usage is largely cultural. The spelling Ginny conveys a casual, friendly tone and is often chosen for its approachable feel.

In fiction, Ginny most notably refers to Ginevra Molly Weasley, a central character in J.K. Rowling's Harry

Real people named Ginny include Ginny Owens, an American contemporary Christian musician and songwriter who has

Related names include Virginia, Jenny, and Jen, as well as the Italian form Ginevra, which is used

Potter
series.
Known
as
Ginny,
she
is
the
youngest
child
of
the
Weasley
family
and
a
friend
and
ally
to
Harry
Potter.
Over
the
course
of
the
series
she
develops
into
a
capable
witch,
and
in
the
final
chapters
her
character
is
presented
as
Harry's
wife.
been
active
since
the
1990s.
in
some
translations
for
the
full
name
of
the
HP
character.
The
name
Ginny
remains
common
as
a
given
name
or
nickname
in
English-speaking
contexts
and
is
often
found
in
popular
culture
as
a
youthful,
informal
form
of
Virginia.