Jorge
Spanish name, Mexico
The Spanish form of George is Jorge. In Mexico it is a common first name, and friends may call a boy Jorgito. It is also called Yoyo.
Meaning: male first name (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Jorge | Spanish name, Mexico |
| Jorgito | diminutive |
| Yoyo | nickname |
Mexican families often use the diminutive Jorgito for a child or for an affectionate nickname within the family.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is masculine. A woman with the matching name is Georgina, which Mexicans say as hor-HEE-na.
How do you pronounce it?
Say HOR-heh. The j sounds like the English "h" and the stress falls on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Names ending in -ito such as Jorgito show affection in Mexican Spanish and can stay in use for life within a family.
Examples in context
- Mi tío se llama Jorge.My uncle is called George.
- Jorgito, ven a comer.Little George, come and eat.
- Jorge es mi mejor amigo.George is my best friend.
Example conversation
Karen introduces her coworker to her boyfriend at a taquería in Mérida.
- KarenTe presento a Jorge, mi compañero de trabajo.Let me introduce George, my coworker.
- JorgeMucho gusto.Nice to meet you.
- KarenJorge, él es mi novio, Daniel.George, this is my boyfriend, Daniel.
