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Georgie

Girl / Boy name · 818 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Georgie: 818 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 54 births in 2019.

A spirited diminutive of the ancient Greek name George, Georgie has deep roots reaching back to the Greek "georgos," meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." While traditionally a nickname for George or Georgia, Georgie has grown into a beloved standalone name, often chosen for its friendly, approachable charm — it is, after all, the name of the ever-curious little boy in E. Nesbit’s classic children’s novel *The Railway Children*. More recent famous bearers include the talented English singer-songwriter Georgie Fame, whose jazz-infused pop made him a staple of the 1960s British music scene. In Scotland, the name sits comfortably alongside its fuller forms, and shares an etymological kinship with many place names, including villages named Georgemas in Caithness. Notably, the name gained fresh momentum as a unisex choice in the late 20th century, paralleling the rising popularity of Georgia.