Georgia
Georgia is the feminine of George, from the Greek "georgos" — "ge" (earth) and "ergon" (work) — meaning farmer or earth-worker. The male George was the patron saint of England; the feminine form appeared in medieval Italy as Giorgia and spread through Europe. The American state of Georgia was named after King George II of England. Georgia was a top-150 American name from 1880 to 1935, declined mid-century, then had a remarkable revival. It re-entered the top 200 in 2015 and continues to climb. Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986), the painter known for her enormous flower paintings and New Mexico landscapes, is the most famous American bearer — she was one of the most important artists of the 20th century. I find Georgia has a Southern-gothic quality — partly from the state and partly from the sound, with the "G" opening and the "ia" ending giving it a slightly formal, slightly romantic feel. The nickname Georgie gives it a tomboy edge. The name is climbing strongly and shows no sign of slowing. Georgia is a female name of Greek / Latin origin that means "Farmer (feminine of George)". Vintage, Southern-gothic, and artistic. The name sounds grounded. Georgias tend to be expressive. US top 200 since 2015. Rising. Well-known people named Georgia include Georgia O'Keeffe (painter), Georgia (US state), Georgia May Jagger (model), Georgia (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Georgia include Giorgia (Italian), Georgie (nickname), Jorja (modern spelling), Georgeanne (elaboration).