Genevieve
ge-nevie-ve,
gen(e)-vieve
US Popularity:396
Origin:French
Meaning:Family, kin; Woman, wife; White fay, white spirit, white phantom
With its soft sound, the name Genevieve will be every bit as sweet as baby. It's the English form of the French girl's name Geneviève, which has two possible origins. Meaning “family,” “kin,” “woman,” and “wife” from the Latin Genovefa, Genevieve’s roots are believed to derive from Germanic and Celtic words. Genevieve can also be considered a form of Guinevere, sharing the Welsh and Cornish ancestor Gwenhwÿfar, which means “white fay,” “white spirit,” or “white phantom,” adding more to its Celtic charm. Baby can find a role model in Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, known for her courage and rationale in the face of an invasion from Atilla the Hun. Baby Genevieve, or Jen for short, can look up to this famous bearer for guidance and inspiration as they move through life.
Genevieve Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Genevieve is currently #216 on The Bump
Girl:Genevieve is currently #158 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Genevieve is currently #396 in U.S. births
Girl:Genevieve is currently #166 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#166
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
Sources
WordSense Dictionary, Genevieve (English)
Behind the Name, Geneviève, December 2022
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 144
Name Doctor, Genevieve (1)
Behind the Name, Guinevere, April 2024
Name Doctor, Guinevere
Britannica, St. Geneviève, French saint, March 2024
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