Gina

Gina originated as an Italian short form of names ending in -gina, most commonly Georgina, Luigina, or Regina, the last of which derives from the Latin word for queen. It began to circulate as an independent given name across Scandinavia and the English-speaking world during the twentieth century, aided in part by the fame of Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida. Related forms include Georgina, Regina, and Gianna.