Georgia

Georgia is the Latinate feminine form of George, ultimately derived from the ancient Greek name Georgios, rooted in the word georgos, meaning farmer or earthworker, itself a compound of ge (earth) and ergon (work). The name gained wider use in the English-speaking world during the 18th century, partly through association with the American state of Georgia, which was named in honor of King George II of Britain. Saint George, the legendary dragon-slaying martyr, gave the male form enduring prestige across Europe, lending Georgia an air of classical dignity. Closely related forms include Georgina, Georgiana, and the French Georgette.