Gidget

Modern invented name

Gidget Origin and Meaning

The name Gidget is a girl's name .

Gidget was the surfer girl who started it all. She was the subject of six novels by Frederick Kohner, and the 1959 film in which she made her theatrical debut, starring Sandra Dee, helped make surfing a popular sport.

Today, her name feels fun, sunny and retro. Or rather, her nickname: the character's given name was Franzie, Gidget was her nom de surf, formed by combining "girl" and "midget."

Gidget Rank in US Top 1000

# 905 in the US

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Famous People Named Gidget

• Kathy "Gidget" Kohner American surfer

Gidget in Pop Culture

• Frances "Gidget" Lawrence main character in "Gidget," 1959 film and TV series
• Gidget white Pomeranian dog character from Secret Life of Pets