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

Popularity of Gigi by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 59 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Gigi.

The history of the first name Gigi

Gigi is a French diminutive form of the name Gisèle, which is itself a French variant of the Germanic name Gisela. The name Gisela is thought to be derived from the Old German elements "gis" meaning pledge or hostage, and "hild" meaning battle. It can therefore be interpreted as meaning "battle pledge" or "pledge of battle."

The name Gisela first appeared in historical records in the 8th century, with Saint Gisela, the sister of Charlemagne, being one of the earliest known bearers of the name. In the Middle Ages, the name was particularly popular among German nobility, with several queens and princesses bearing the name Gisela.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Gigi is Gigi Gryce, an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger who lived from 1925 to 1983. He was a prominent figure in the bebop and cool jazz movements and collaborated with artists such as Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk.

Another famous Gigi was Gigi Fernandez, a Puerto Rican former professional tennis player who was born in 1964. She won 17 Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles competitions, including two French Open and two Wimbledon titles.

In the world of fashion, Gigi Hadid, an American model born in 1995, is a prominent figure with the name Gigi. She has appeared on numerous international fashion magazine covers and has walked for major fashion houses like Chanel, Fendi, and Marc Jacobs.

Gigi Perreau was a French actress and singer who lived from 1915 to 2003. She appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout her career and was also a popular cabaret performer in Paris.

Gigi Edgley, born in 1977, is an Australian actress and singer best known for her role as Chiana in the science fiction television series Farscape. She has also appeared in several films and stage productions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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