Gemini

Meaning of Gemini

Gemini, deriving from the classical Latin adjective geminus “twin,” functions as a gender-neutral appellation within contemporary Anglo-American naming conventions and is articulated in English as JEM-uh-ny (/ˈdʒɛməni/). Rooted in Greco-Roman mythology and astronomical taxonomy, the name invokes the constellation and zodiac sign associated with the mythic twin brothers Castor and Pollux, thereby embodying concepts of duality, fraternal unity, and the intersection of terrestrial and celestial domains. Although its usage remains relatively infrequent—recording 15 occurrences among United States births in 2024 and maintaining a ranking near 935 in the national registry—Gemini’s sustained presence within the lower reaches of the top 1000 reflects a measured appeal to parents seeking a historically resonant, linguistically precise, and unambiguously unisex designation.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as JEM-uh-ny (/ˈdʒɛməni/)

• Gem
• Gemma
• Gemina
• Gemmara
• Gemi
• Gemmy
• Gemaria