Girl Name
Gypsy
Gypsy means “Egyptian”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Gypsy is a girl baby name, meaning "Egyptian". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Gypsy often also consider Gibson.
Gypsy meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Egyptian
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Gypsy as G·Y·P·S·Y, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Gypsy is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Gypsy variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gypsya, Gypsye, Gypsyy, Gyps.
- Nicknames: Gyp and G.
- Middle names: Pair Gypsy with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Gypsy middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gibson, Gilda, Golda, Glory, Gemma — full picks on the sibling names for Gypsy guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Gypsy? Browse our names like Gypsy guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Gypsy
What does the name Gypsy mean?
Gypsy means "Egyptian". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Gypsy is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Gypsy?
The exact origin of Gypsy is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Gypsy?
Gypsy has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Gypsy a boy's or girl's name?
Gypsy is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Gypsy in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Gypsy sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Gypsy?
Names that share Gypsy's sound and style include Gibson, Gilda, Golda, Glory, Gemma.
What middle names pair well with Gypsy?
Good middle-name fits for Gypsy pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Gypsy is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Gypsy is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Gypsy?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gypsy share its rhythm without rhyming — Gibson, Gilda, Golda all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.