Girl name guide

Genevieve name meaning, origin and style

Genevieve is a French and Germanic name commonly associated with meaning is debated.

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.