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Genevive

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Pronounced JEN-uh-veev /ˈdʒɛn.ə.viːv/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Genevieve, from a Germanic name (likely geno, 'kin; people,' + wefa), 'woman of the people.' Borne by St Genevieve, patron of Paris.Low

In 30 seconds: An elegant classic: Genevive spells Genevieve, 'woman of the people' (said 'JEN-uh-veev'). Graceful and storied.
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Origin MediumFrench, Germanic
MeaningA variant spelling of Genevieve, from a Germanic name (likely geno, 'kin; people,' + wefa), 'woman of the people.' Borne by St Genevieve, patron of Paris.
U.S. rank (2023)#15984 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,069

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192318922023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Genevive is a variant of Genevieve, 'woman of the people,' long tied to St Genevieve, patron of Paris. Elegant and classic — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'JEN-uh-veev').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Genevieve. Rare, graceful, and storied.

Did you know? Genevive respells Genevieve — a Germanic name meaning 'woman of the people; tribe woman' — carried by St Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, giving it a graceful, storied air (said 'JEN-uh-veev').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Genevive — Genevieve variant; 'woman of the people'; St Genevieve

Variations

GenevieveGenovevaJenevive

Nicknames

GenVivi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Genevive mean?

Genevive is a form of Genevieve, a Germanic name meaning 'woman of the people; tribe woman.'

How do you pronounce Genevive?

It's said JEN-uh-veev /ˈdʒɛn.ə.viːv/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Genevive a boy or girl name?

Genevive is a girl's name.

How popular is Genevive?

Genevive is a rare name in the U.S.

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