Girl
Germanic / Celtic
4 syllables
Genevieve
JEN-uh-veev
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.viːv/
"Woman of the people" — a patron saint's name with timeless French elegance
Genevieve is the name of the patron saint of Paris, a 5th-century figure credited with saving the city through prayer when Attila the Hun approached. The name derives from Genovefa, a Frankish name of uncertain Germanic or Celtic origin meaning tribe woman or woman of the race. It has been cherished in France for over 1,500 years and carries an air of romantic, bookish elegance in English-speaking countries.
Quick Facts
Letters9
SyllablesGen · e · vieve
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic / Celtic
Root WordGenovefa
MeaningWoman of the people, tribe woman
PopularityCommon
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayJanuary 3
Nicknames
GenGennyVivViviEve
About the Name Genevieve
Genevieve means woman of the people or tribe woman, from the Frankish Genovefa. The exact etymology is debated, but it relates to tribe or race combined with woman.
Genevieve is strongly associated with France as the patron saint of Paris. Though the root is Frankish-Germanic, the name has been quintessentially French for 1,500 years.
Genevieve is rising in popularity in the US, currently ranking around 178. It appeals to parents who want something classic, elegant, and slightly unusual.
Popular nicknames include Gen, Genny, Viv, Vivi, and Eve. The name is long enough to offer several distinct short forms.
Genevieve is associated with intelligence, elegance, and quiet strength — reflecting the saint's reputation for courage and wisdom.
Saint Genevieve's feast day is January 3, celebrated particularly in France where she remains the patron saint of Paris.
Personality of Genevieve
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Genevieve
Creativity
84%
Elegance
92%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
76%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Genevieve
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Saint Genevieve
5th-century patron saint of Paris
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Genevieve Nnaji
Nigerian actress and filmmaker
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Genevieve Padalecki
American actress, Supernatural
Middle Names for Genevieve
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Genevieve
Genevieve Rose
Genevieve Claire
Genevieve Marie
Genevieve Anne
Genevieve Elise
Genevieve Faith
Genevieve Pearl
Genevieve June
Genevieve Celeste
Genevieve Wren
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History of Genevieve
422
Genevieve born in Nanterre; her life chronicled in hagiographies
451
Genevieve credited with inspiring Paris to resist Attila the Hun
512
Genevieve dies and is later canonized as patron saint of Paris
1850
Genevieve adopted in Victorian England as a romantic French name
Numerology & Symbolism of Genevieve
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Burgundy
💎
Lucky Stone
Garnet
🌸
Lucky Flower
Carnation
Genevieve Around the World
How Genevieve is written in different languages and scripts
جينيفيف
Arabic
ジュヌヴィエーヴ
Japanese
Женевьев
Russian
제너비브
Korean
热纳维耶夫
Chinese
Ζενεβιέβ
Greek
जेनेवीव
Hindi
גֶנֶבִיב
Hebrew
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