Find out how popular the first name Georgette has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Georgette by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Georgette is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 37 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Georgette.

The history of the first name Georgette

The name Georgette derives from the French feminine form of the male name George, which traces its origins back to the Greek name Georgios, meaning "earth-worker" or "farmer." The name Georgios itself is derived from the Greek words ge ("earth") and ergon ("work").

The name George has been popular throughout history, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Byzantine Empire. It was the name of several saints and early Christian martyrs, including Saint George, the patron saint of England, who was said to have slain a dragon in the 3rd century AD. As a result, the name George and its feminine forms spread across Europe during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded use of the name Georgette can be found in France during the late 13th century. It gained popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly among the French nobility and upper classes. One notable figure from this period was Georgette de Montenay (1540-1581), a French noble and diplomat who served as an ambassador to England and Scotland.

In the 18th century, the name Georgette became associated with the French fashion industry. The term "georgette" was used to describe a lightweight, silk crepe fabric that was popular during this time. It is believed that the fabric was named after one of its early creators or designers, though the exact origin is unclear.

Several notable women throughout history have borne the name Georgette, including:

1. Georgette Heyer (1902-1974), a British novelist known for her historical romance novels set in the Regency era.
2. Georgette Leblanc (1869-1941), a French operatic soprano and actress who was known for her performances in the works of Maurice Maeterlinck.
3. Georgette Ferrier (1911-2001), a French fashion designer and businesswoman who founded the eponymous fashion label "Georgette" in the 1930s.
4. Georgette Chen (1906-1993), a Singaporean artist and painter who is considered a pioneer of the Nanyang style of art.
5. Georgette Poletti (1919-2018), a French resistance fighter during World War II who was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Légion d'Honneur for her courage and bravery.

Data source

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