All about the name

Ginnette

Female

« Ginnette is a French female given name derived from "Guinée," meaning "Guinea." It gained popularity in France after appearing in Honoré de Balzac's novel "Père Goriot. »

#27436 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Ginnette is a unique and uncommon female given name of French origin. The name is derived from the French word "guinée," which means "Guinea." It is often associated with the west African country of Guinea, but it is also used as a standalone given name in France. The meaning behind the name Ginnette is not universally agreed upon, but some sources suggest that it could be interpreted as "the one from Guinea" or "born in Guinea." However, there is no historical evidence to suggest that people actually originated from Guinea were ever referred to as Ginnettes. The use of the name Ginnette appears to have been popularized by French novelist Honoré de Balzac, who featured a character named Ginnette in his novel "Père Goriot." The character was depicted as a beautiful and charming young woman, which may have contributed to the name's popularity in France during the 19th century. Today, Ginnette is still considered a rare and unique name, but it is occasionally used by parents looking for an uncommon and distinctive name for their daughter. Despite its rarity, there is no specific culture or tradition associated with the name Ginnette, and its meaning and origins are open to interpretation.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Ginnette since 1880

Total births
92
Total since 1880
Peak year
1958
9 births
in 1985
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years