What does the name Genevieve mean?

The name Genevieve means "Woman of the tribe".

What is the origin of the name Genevieve?

Genevieve is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Genevieve?

In 2023, 1,835 babies were named Genevieve in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Genevieve a girl's name?

Yes, Genevieve is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Genevieve

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Births Last Year: 1,835 →

All-Time Total: 113,835

Peak Year: 1918

Genevieve is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Germanic name Genovefa, composed of the elements "kuni" meaning "kin" and "wefa" meaning "woman."

Notable Namesakes

Genevieve Nnaji - Nigerian actress and producer.
Genevieve Bujold - Canadian actress known for "Anne of the Thousand Days."
Genevieve Cortese - American actress known for "Supernatural."
Genevieve Gorder - American TV host and interior designer.
Genevieve Padalecki - American actress known for "Wildfire."
Genevieve Gaunt - British actress known for "Harry Potter" films.
Genevieve Angelson - American actress known for "Good Girls Revolt."
Genevieve Hannelius - American actress and singer.
Genevieve O'Reilly - Irish actress known for "Rogue One."
Genevieve Lemon - Australian actress known for "The Piano."

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Genevieve

Violet Isabelle Rosalie Isla Margot Zoey Sloane Blake

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Genevieve

Miles Elliot Arthur Lawrence Oliver Dean Quentin Theodore

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Genevieve

Geneva Genoveva Neva

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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