Gypsy - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Gypsy \gy(p)-

is of Old English origin. The tribe of Romany was called "gypsy" because they were thought to have originated in Egypt. The name is often used as a nickname, as in Gypsy Rose Lee.

Gypsy has 3 variant forms: Gipsee, Gipsey and Gipsy.

A baby name that sounds like Gypsy is Gabysia.

Gypsy is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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