Gypsy Names and Origins
Lavinia is a prim gypsy name, dating back to classical mythology. Esmeralda is a perfect gypsy girl’s name. Ethelinda is an elegant variation of Aethelind. Florence is another nice gypsy name. Romany Gypsy baby names can incorporate words and references specific to the Romany community, reflecting unique meanings and connections. The modern name for Gypsy is Roma. These beautiful and unique Gypsy names will make your baby stand out. Some have origins in Spanish, Hebrew, and the Bible. Gender neutral Gypsy names include Amberline, Bohemia, Freedom, Leviathan, Liberty, Ocean, and Vai. Queenie started as a nickname for girls named Regina and later the gypsies began using it standalone. You could name your baby girl Gypsy instead.
Typical Gypsy Names and Surnames
In Britain, the most common Gypsy names are typically of English origin and include Smith, Thomas, Cooper, Lee, Boswell, Gray, Day, Stanley, Barker, Kent, and Wood. In Romani groups from Europe, common names may include Mara, Kalinka, Petro, Ciprian, Lenuta, Gheorghe, and Ion.
Gypsy Surnames
Typical Romany surnames include Cooper, Smith, Lee, Boswell, Lovell, Doe, Wood, Young and Heron.
Largest Gypsy Family
The Boswells were for centuries one of England’s largest and most important Gypsy families.
Gypsy Religion and Identity
The Roma do not follow a single faith, but are Catholic Manouche, Mercheros, and Sinti; Muslim Ashkali and Romanlar; Pentecostal Kalderash and Lovari; Protestant Travellers; Anglican Gypsies; and Baptist Roma.
Defining a Gypsy Woman
One of the Oxford English Dictionary definitions of Gypsy is ‘term for a woman, as being cunning, deceitful, fickle, or the like … In more recent use merely playful, and applied esp. to a brunette.
And the gypsy names (female) bear the names of flowers: Rosa, Margot, Viola, Rubin, Jacqueline, Guli. Often a secular option for naming a child is an abbreviated official name (Alexander – Sasha).
Gypsy Demographics and Distribution
An accurate estimate of their numbers is difficult to achieve. If counted in a census at all, it is typically by their country of origin.
Naming Traditions
Choosing Romani names could be your best option when naming your traveling tots. We list 160 gypsy names, including their meanings and origin, to help fire your imagination.
Example of Gypsy Boy Names
64 Hard-Core Gypsy Boy Names. Let’s kick off with the most exotic, unusual, and romantic gypsy names for your little traveler.
- Abraham – this Hebrew male name meaning “father of a multitude” makes a great middle name.
- Alafair – this Germanic name means “elf warrior” and “all true.”
Gypsy History
They called themselves the ‘Lords of Little Egypt’ which contracted to Egyptians, Gyptians and eventually Gypsies or Gyppos. Little Egypt was the name given to the area we now call Turkey.
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