Genevieve

Genevieve is a girl name of French / Celtic origin, ranked #42 in popularity, meaning Of the tribe of women.

What Genevieve means

Of the tribe of women.

Genevieve is a long name at 9 letters, which usually means a nickname will appear whether you plan one or not, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room. Its 5 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.

Where Genevieve comes from

French / Celtic is a blended origin: the name is claimed by more than one tradition, which usually means it travelled, or that two similar-sounding names converged. French names descend largely from Latin and Germanic roots, reshaped by centuries of sound change. Many entered English after the Norman conquest and now exist in both forms.

Genevieve is recorded as French / Celtic in origin. Browse other French / Celtic names.

How popular is Genevieve?

Genevieve is ranked #42. Names in this band tend to be the comfortable middle ground — recognised everywhere, but common enough to need no explanation and rare enough to still feel chosen.

The character of Genevieve

We group Genevieve under French, Celtic and the long-established classics — an unusual pairing, and often the reason a name feels the way it does. Each theme opens a full list of names sharing it.

Themes: French, Celtic, Classic

Names like Genevieve

These share Genevieve's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Adeline — Noble; of noble kind.
• Charlotte — Free; petite and feminine.
• Eloise — Healthy and wide; famous warrior.
• Amelie — Industrious and hardworking.
• Frances — Free one; from France.
• Francesca — Free one; from France.
• Odette — Wealthy.
• Antoine — Priceless; praiseworthy.
• Francis — Free one; Frenchman.
• Grace — Grace, elegance, divine favor.
• Alice — Noble; of the nobility.
• Amelia — Industrious and striving.