In 1584, the name "Virginia" was suggested, with Virginia being a name for Queen Elizabeth I of England (because she was known as the Virgin Queen). Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested the name.
Virginia was named after the first child born in the Virginia colony. The child's name was Virginia DareThe state of Viginia gets its name from Elizabeth I "Virgin Queen" as she never married.. its referred to as the Commonwealth of Virginia... it was rich in Natural Resources and its location was ideal.
Virginia Holden's birth name is Virginia Gaines.
Virginia Sorensen's birth name is Virginia Eggertsen.
Virginia Stride's birth name is Virginia Thomas.
Virginia Valli's birth name is McSweeney, Virginia.
Virginia Ridley's birth name is Virginia Hickey.
Virginia Bright's birth name is Virginia Miriam.
Virginia Pine's birth name is Virginia Peine.
Virginia Munshin's birth name is Virginia Seubert.
Virginia Martindale's birth name is Virginia A. Burns.
Virginia Dwyer's birth name is Virginia Gorman.
Virginia Chauvenet's birth name is Virginia Rolette.