Meaning and background
The story behind Jinny
Jinny is documented as a diminutive of Virginia. The linked Virginia entry traces that name to a Roman family name of uncertain meaning, while distinguishing its long association with Latin vocabulary for a maiden or virgin. The uncertainty matters: the association is not presented as a proven original derivation. Jinny therefore offers an affectionate Virginia connection without requiring a falsely settled ancient translation.
- Origin
- Diminutive of Virginia; the linked Roman family-name origin is uncertain, despite a longstanding association with Latin virgo. Source · Source 2
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Recorded as a dog’s name
Jinny appears in 4 dog licence records in the 2024 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (1)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
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