Genevieve
This elegant and versatile French name was derived from the German geno (‘people’ or ‘race’) and vefa (woman) meaning ‘lady of the people’ or womankind.
It was popular among early Christians and Saint Genevieve, who was born in the 4th century, became the protector and patron saint of Paris. Her feast day is celebrated on January 3rd.
Genevieve was adopted by English speakers usually without the accent of the French Geneviève in the nineteenth century.
A second school of thought says Genevieve is from the Celtic language and means ‘white wave’. This refers to the cresting of a wave.

Meaning: Lady of the people, womankind. Some also say Genevieve means white wave, or fair one.
Origin: French / German
Pronunciation: JEN-ah-veev or Zjhen-ah-veev
Gender: Female
Syllables: Three
Notable people for Genevieve
- Genevieve Behrend
- Genevieve Angelson
- Genevieve Artadi
Famous songs for Genevieve
- "Genevieve" by The Brilliance
- "Genevieve" by Pierce Brothers
- "Genevieve" by Stealing Sheep
- "Genevieve" by Sugarland
- "Genevieve" by Greyboy, Bart Davenport
- "Genevieve" by (The Whistle Song) The 502s
Celebrity fans for Genevieve
- Frederik de Groot and Fiona Gaunt named their child Genevieve Wilhemina
- Jimmie Johnson named their child Genevieve Marie
- Jonny Spillane named their child Genevieve
- Kate Upton and Justin Verlander named their child Genevieve known as ‘Vivi’
Middle names for Genevieve
- Catherine
- Ivy
- Hazel
- Isla
- Fleur
- Lynn
- Marie
- Nicole
- Violet