Gene as a name
Gene is a name that can be given to either a male or a female. It is derived from the Greek word “genos,” which means “born” or “origin.” Gene is often used as a short form of other names such as Eugene or Eugenia.
The name Gene has been used since the early 20th century and was most popular in the 1930s and 1940s. It has become less common in recent years, but is still occasionally used as a first name.
In addition to being a name, “gene” also refers to a unit of heredity that is passed down from parents to offspring and determines traits such as eye color, height, and predisposition to certain diseases. The word “gene” was first coined by the scientist Wilhelm Johannsen in 1909.