Ginger

Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "A pungent, reddish-brown spice from a plant of the same name."

Narrative: This name originated as a nickname for people with red hair. It is also used informally to refer to a lively, witty person.

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Ginjer
Ginamarie

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Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "A pungent, reddish-brown spice from a plant of the same name."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English.

Nickname For: Virginia

Alternative Spellings: Ginjer

Popularity: The name Ginger ranked 428th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.

Narrative: This name originated as a nickname for people with red hair. It is also used informally to refer to a lively, witty person.

Stage and Screen

Ginger Grant
Fictional character.
- Portrayed by Tina Louise (see list of Characters on ''Gilligan's Island'')
Ginger Rogers (born 1911, died 1995)
American actress and dancer. Original name: Virginia McMath.
- 1940 Academy Award winner for her performance in Kitty Foyle (see list of Oscar Winners for Best Actress)
- On Hollywood''s Footprints of Fame (see list of Celebrities Honored by Mann's Chinese Theater)
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Picture (see list of Movie Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
- 1992 Kennedy Center Honors recipient (see list of Kennedy Center Honors Recipients)