Girl name guide
Genevieve name meaning, origin and style
Genevieve name meaning: meaning is debated. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.
- Origin
- French and Germanic
- Meaning
- meaning is debated
- Say it
- JEN-uh-veev
Choosing Genevieve
A richly French, elegant name with a flowing sound and the nickname Gen or Evie.
Popularity note
Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.
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