US Popularity:369
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Celtic, German, Latin, Welsh
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.

Common Nicknames for Genevieve

What’s not to like about the name Genevieve? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Genevieve

How Popular Is The Name Genevieve?

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 #369 in U.S. births
Girl:Genevieve is currently #165 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#165
in 2024
+ 1
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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