Genevieve is a French female given name which means "woman of the family" or "tribe woman". It is derived from the Germanic name Genovefa, which is composed of the elements "kuni" meaning "kin" or "family" and "weva" meaning "woman". The name has been in use since medieval times and has been borne by various saints and historical figures. In modern times, Genevieve remains a popular name in French-speaking countries and among English speakers.
Genevieve rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
Nicknames for Genevieve
| Gen | jen | Shortened form of the name. |
| Genny | jen-ee | A diminutive form of the name. |
| Gigi | jee-jee | A French nickname that means "little one. |
| Vieve | veev | A shortened form of the name. |
| Neve | neev | A shortened form of the name that sounds similar to the word "niece. |
Famous people named Genevieve
| Genevieve Nnaji | Actress | Nigerian actress and director, known for her role in the movie Lionheart which was Nigeria's first-ever submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. |
| Genevieve Bujold | Actress | Canadian actress known for her roles in the movies Anne of the Thousand Days and Dead Ringers. |
| Genevieve Morton | Model | South African model known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. |
| Genevieve Padalecki | Actress | American actress known for her roles in the TV series Wildfire and Supernatural. |
| Genevieve Gorder | TV personality | American television host and interior designer known for her work on the HGTV series Trading Spaces and Genevieve's Renovation. |
| Genevieve Goings | Singer | American singer and songwriter known for her work on the Disney Junior series Choo Choo Soul. |
| Genevieve Cortese | Actress | American actress known for her roles in the TV series Wildfire and Supernatural. |
| Genevieve Sabourin | Actress | Canadian actress known for her involvement in a high-profile stalking case involving actor Alec Baldwin. |
Fictional character called Genevieve from pop culture
| Genevieve Delatour | Devious Maids | One of the main characters in the TV series, a wealthy and sophisticated French woman |
| Genevieve Duchannes | Beautiful Creatures | A character in the young adult novel series, a powerful witch |
| Genevieve Teague | Smallville | A recurring character in the TV series, a wealthy and influential businesswoman |
| Genevieve Scherbatsky | How I Met Your Mother | The mother of Robin Scherbatsky in the TV series |
| Genevieve Gorder | Trading Spaces | A host and interior designer in the TV series, known for her unique and eclectic style |
| Genevieve Cortese | Supernatural | An actress who played the character Ruby in the TV series |
| Genevieve Padalecki | Wildfire | An actress who played the character Kris Furillo in the TV series |
| Genevieve Gaunt | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | An actress who played the character of Pansy Parkinson in the film adaptation |