Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Gigi
GirlFrench· “pet form of Georgina or Gisele”
- Meaning
- pet form of Georgina or Gisele
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- JEE-jee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,831
- US babies 2025
- 60
- Best rank
- #608 (1962)
- Peak year
- 1962
Meaning and origin of Gigi
Gigi is a French name that means “pet form of Georgina or Gisele”.
Gigi is a French pet form, usually of Georgina, Georgette or Gisele, built by repeating the first sound of the full name. The doubling pattern is common in French nicknames. The name gained an elegant, slightly Parisian glamour through Gigi, the novella by Colette about a young woman in Belle Epoque Paris, which was later adapted into a stage play and the musical film of the same name. It is said JEE-jee in English and zhee-ZHEE in French. Families use it both as a nickname and as a stand-alone given name. It sits comfortably with Coco, Lulu and Mimi, playful but polished.
Popularity over time
Gigi first appears in US Social Security records in 1940. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 1958. Its best national rank was #608 in 1962, the same year it reached its highest count of 271 babies. In 2025, 60 babies were named Gigi, and it ranked #2,831 nationally. That is 50% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,881 in 1950, #3,246 in 1980, #5,046 in 2000, #3,479 in 2010, and #2,831 in 2025. Of the 4,472 US girls named Gigi since records began, 38% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 740 babies. Since 2010, 883 more have been named Gigi.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Glynis, Jonna, Pennie, Tana, and Loriann.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gigi ranked highest in New York, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #1711 | 7 |
| California | #1778 | 12 |
| Texas | #3480 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gigi is usually pronounced JEE-jee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with G and ends in “-gi”.
Middle names for Gigi
A few middle names that flow with Gigi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gigi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gigi mean?
Gigi is a French name that means “pet form of Georgina or Gisele”.
What is the origin of the name Gigi?
Gigi has French roots. Gigi is a French pet form, usually of Georgina, Georgette or Gisele, built by repeating the first sound of the full name.
Is Gigi a popular name?
Not especially. Gigi ranked #2,831 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Gigi a boy or girl name?
Gigi is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gigi?
Gigi is usually pronounced JEE-jee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings