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Ginevra

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Pronounced jih-NEV-rah /dʒɪˈnɛv.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Guinevere/Jennifer — from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white phantom, fair and smooth'Medium

In 30 seconds: Fair and lyrical: Ginevra is the Italian Guinevere — 'white phantom; fair one'. Elegant, romantic, and warm (and Ginny Weasley's full name).
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Origin MediumWelsh, Italian
MeaningItalian form of Guinevere/Jennifer — from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white phantom, fair and smooth'
U.S. rank (2025)#6634 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 324

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419132025

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

Ginevra is the Italian form of Guinevere/Jennifer — from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white phantom, fair and smooth' (the legendary queen of King Arthur). An elegant, romantic name across Italy (Ginevra de' Benci, a Leonardo portrait; Ginny Weasley's full name).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, white-phantom-fair-one at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Guinevere/Jennifer comes from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white phantom; fair and smooth' (King Arthur's queen) — Ginevra is the lyrical Italian form (Ginny Weasley's full name in Harry Potter).
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Ginevra — etymology

Variations

GuinevereJenniferGenevra

Nicknames

GinaGinny

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If you like Ginevra…

Guinevere— the English form
Jennifer— the Cornish form
Genevieve— a fellow elegant Gen- name
Gemma— another lyrical Italian girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ginevra mean?

Ginevra is the Italian Guinevere — Welsh 'white phantom; fair and smooth'.

How do you pronounce Ginevra?

It's said jih-NEV-rah /dʒɪˈnɛv.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ginevra a boy or girl name?

Ginevra is a girl's name.

How popular is Ginevra?

Ginevra is a rare name in the U.S.

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