Georgia

Georgia is a Latinate feminine form of George, itself derived from the Greek name Georgios, rooted in the Greek word georgos, meaning farmer or earthworker, from ge (earth) and ergon (work). The name gained wide use in English-speaking countries partly through admiration for the British monarch George III and the American state named in honor of King George II. It has been borne by notable figures including the American painter Georgia O'Keeffe, cementing its artistic associations. Related forms include Georgina, Georgiana, and the French Georgette.