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Genevieve
Meaning: uncertain; possibly 'kin, family' + 'woman' · Origin: French (from Germanic or Gaulish) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The English form of French Geneviève, from the medieval name Genovefa, of uncertain origin — possibly Germanic ('clan, family' + 'wife, woman') or Gaulish ('kin'). Saint Geneviève, patron saint of Paris, encouraged the city to resist the Huns in the 5th century.
Famous people named Genevieve
- Saint Geneviève (patron saint of Paris)
Nicknames
Gen, Evie, Vivi
Variants & related names
Geneviève, Genoveva
Genevieve name art
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FAQ
What does the name Genevieve mean?
Genevieve means “uncertain; possibly 'kin, family' + 'woman'”. It comes from French (from Germanic or Gaulish).
Is Genevieve a popular name?
Yes — Genevieve has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Genevieve?
Gen, Evie, Vivi.
What are other forms of Genevieve?
Geneviève, Genoveva.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.