All about the name
Ginevieve
Female
« Geneviève is a French feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from "genos" meaning race/kind and "hwaebah" meaning war. It gained prominence through Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris known for her courage protecting the city during Attila the Hun's invasion. »
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Meaning, origin, history
Geneviève is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements "genos" meaning "race" or "kind" and "hwaebah" meaning "war". The name was popular among early medieval Franks and gained prominence through Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris who lived in the 5th century. She was known for her role in protecting the city from Attila the Hun's invasion and was later revered as a symbol of Christian piety and courage. Throughout history, Ginevieve has been associated with strength, bravery, and devotion, reflecting the qualities of its namesake saint. Today, it is still used as a given name but has become less common than in past centuries.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Ginevieve since 1880
Total births
14
Total since 1880
Peak year
2018
8 births
in 2023
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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