Gidget

Updated: November 1, 2023 by Olivia Mittak

Gidget is a modern English invented baby girl’s name created by Frederick Kohner for his novel “Gidget, the Little Girl with the Big Ideas”. The main character Franzie created the name as a portmanteau of “girl” and “midget”. Gidget had a brief moment of popularity in the 1960s as a result of film and television adaptations of the story.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Gidget:

Gidget is a modern invented English name that was created in Frederick Kohner’s novel “Gidget, the Little Girl with Big Ideas”. Gidget was the nickname of main protagonist Franzie that she created by combining the terms “girl” and “midget”.

Symbolism of the Name Gidget:

Gidget as a given name is associated with Kohner’s novel and the film series adaptation, where the main character was a surfer. As such, the name can be associated with the high-energy beach sport. Parents may also find symbolism in the name's origin as a portmanteau of “girl” and “midget”.

Nicknames for the Name Gidget:

With a name as unique as Gidget, you'll want a great nickname to pair with it. We've got plenty of options for you to choose from, so take a look at each option and consider them carefully:

Gid
Giddy
Getty
Get
Jet
Gida
Gids
Ida
Ids
Ette
Etta
Gia
Idge
Gigi

Style of the Name Gidget:

Modern

Gender of the Name Gidget:

Gidget is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the Name Gidget:

GIDJ-et

Number of Syllables in the Name Gidget:

Two

Emotion Evoked From the Name Gidget:

Gidget evokes feelings of youth and energy.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Gidget:

Gidjet, Gedget

Popularity of the Name Gidget:

According to the Social Security Administration, Gidget is not a popular baby girl’s name. Gidget was in the top 1,000 baby names in 1966 and 1967. It peaked at #720. The name has not appeared on the top 1,000 list at any point in the 21st century.