Virginia Pretto

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Virginia Pretto — pure, maiden
700K People worldwide
Italia Most common in
1945s Peak popularity
Gender
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Virginia Pretto is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Virginia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. From the Latin Virginius, a Roman family name, or from virgo (virgin). Also the name of the first English colony in America. The surname Pretto: Pretto è decisamente veneto, diffuso in tutte le tre Venezie, ma particolarmente nel veronese, vicentino soprattutto e padovano, la massima concentrazione si trova a Cornedo Vicentino, Valdagno e Vicenza, potrebbe derivare da un nome di località ora scomparso, un'antica traccia di questa cognominizzazione la troviamo in un atto notarile dell'anno 1583 a Roana (VI): "1583, indictione XI, die lune primo mensis augusti, in villa Roane, vincentini districtus, in curtivo ser Alovixii quondam ser Thome Fabri, presentibus Andrea filio ser Stephani Bais de Axliago et Bartholameo quondam Antonii de Pretto de Recoaro testibus ...". Virginia is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 700K people globally, with the highest concentration in Italia. The name Virginia reached peak popularity in the 1945s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Virginia

Meaning: pure, maiden

Latin

From the Latin Virginius, a Roman family name, or from virgo (virgin). Also the name of the first English colony in America.

Surname: Pretto

Italian

Pretto è decisamente veneto, diffuso in tutte le tre Venezie, ma particolarmente nel veronese, vicentino soprattutto e padovano, la massima concentrazione si trova a Cornedo Vicentino, Valdagno e Vicenza, potrebbe derivare da un nome di località ora scomparso, un'antica traccia di questa cognominizzazione la troviamo in un atto notarile dell'anno 1583 a Roana (VI): "1583, indictione XI, die lune primo mensis augusti, in villa Roane, vincentini districtus, in curtivo ser Alovixii quondam ser Thome Fabri, presentibus Andrea filio ser Stephani Bais de Axliago et Bartholameo quondam Antonii de Pretto de Recoaro testibus ...".

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Virginia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Italia 74%
Argentina 26%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Virginia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Virginia Pretto

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Virginia Pretto:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Virginia?
The first name Virginia originates from Latin. From the Latin Virginius, a Roman family name, or from virgo (virgin). Also the name of the first English colony in America.
When was Virginia most popular?
The name Virginia reached its peak popularity during the 1945s.
What is the origin of the surname Pretto?
The surname Pretto originates from Italian. Pretto è decisamente veneto, diffuso in tutte le tre Venezie, ma particolarmente nel veronese, vicentino soprattutto e padovano, la massima concentrazione si trova a Cornedo Vicentino, Valdagno e Vicenza, potrebbe derivare da un nome di località ora scomparso, un'antica traccia di questa cognominizzazione la troviamo in un atto notarile dell'anno 1583 a Roana (VI): "1583, indictione XI, die lune primo mensis augusti, in villa Roane, vincentini districtus, in curtivo ser Alovixii quondam ser Thome Fabri, presentibus Andrea filio ser Stephani Bais de Axliago et Bartholameo quondam Antonii de Pretto de Recoaro testibus ...".
What are the origins of the name Virginia Pretto?
The name Virginia Pretto combines two different traditions: the first name Virginia has Latin roots, while the surname Pretto originates from Italian.
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