Genevieve or Gennevieve?
Two spellings, side by side.
Genevieve and Gennevieve are two spellings of the same sound. Genevieve is listed with the meaning "Genevieve is a French name, possibly from Germanic words meaning 'tribe' and 'woman'. Saint Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris" and Gennevieve with "White wave ; fair-skinned". Genevieve is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Genevieve | Gennevieve |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Genevieve is a French name, possibly from Germanic words meaning 'tribe' and 'woman'. Saint Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris. | White wave ; fair-skinned |
| Origin | French | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ge-ne-vie-ve | Gen-ne-vie-ve |
| Popularity | Popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Genevieve and Gennevieve
Is Genevieve or Gennevieve more common?
Genevieve is more often searched and saved on this site; Gennevieve is also used.
Do Genevieve and Gennevieve mean the same?
Genevieve: "Genevieve is a French name, possibly from Germanic words meaning 'tribe' and 'woman'. Saint Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris". Gennevieve: "White wave ; fair-skinned".
How do you say Genevieve?
In parts: Ge-ne-vie-ve. Gennevieve is said the same way.
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