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Georgette (other)
Georgette is a feminine given name, the French form of (''Geōrgia''), the feminine form of George. Georgette may refer to: People * Georgette Barry (1919–2003), stage name Andrea King, American actress * Georgette Bauerdorf (1924–1944), American socialite, heiress and murder victim * Georgette Berube (1927–2005), American politician * Georgette Chen (1906–1993), Singaporean painter * Georgette Harvey (1882–1952), African-American singer and actress * Georgette Heyer (1902–1974), English novelist * Georgette Klinger (1915–2004), Czech-born American businesswoman and cosmetologist * Georgette Leblanc (1869–1941, French operatic soprano, actress and author * Georgette Meyer (1919–1965), also known as Dickey Chapelle, American photojournalist * Georgette Mosbacher (born 1947), American business entrepreneur, executive, political activist and United States Ambassador to Poland * Georgette Seabrooke (1916–2011), American muralist, illustrator, art therapist, non- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George (given Name)
George () is a masculine given name derived from the Greek Geōrgios (; , ). The name gained popularity due to its association with the Christian martyr, Saint George (died 23 April 303), a member of the Praetorian Guard who was sentenced to death for his refusal to renounce Christianity, and prior to that, it might have been a theophoric name, with origins in Zeus Georgos, an early title of the Greek god Zeus. Today, it is one of the most commonly used names in the Western world, though its religious significance has waned among modern populations. Its diminutives are Geordie and Georgie, with the former being limited primarily to residents of England and Scotland. The most popular feminine forms in the Anglosphere, are Georgia, Georgiana, and Georgina. History Etymology and origins Its original Greek form, Georgios, is based on the Greek word ''georgos'' (γεωργός) 'farmer'. The word ''georgos'' itself is ultimately a combination of two Greek words: ''ge'' (γ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
