Meaning
victory + life
Origin
Genevieve is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in celtic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (BE, CA, CH, CM, FR, GB, IT, LU, MU, NG, NL, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- feminine
- elegant
- nature
- royal
Famous people named Genevieve
- Geneviève of Paris
- Saint Genevieve of Paris
- Geneviéve of Brabant
Variations
Ginevra (Italian), Genoveva (Spanish/Portuguese), Genoveva (Spanish), Genève (French), Jenifer (English), Ginevra, Genoveva, Jenifer, Genefieve (archaic French), Guinevere (English), Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), Genoveffa
Nicknames
Gigi, Eve, Géné, Évie, Genev, Gen, Géa, Genny, Gien, Giene
Popularity
Genevieve appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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