Genevieve Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Genevieve Name at a Glance

Name	Genevieve
Meaning	Of the race of women. White wave. Famous bearer: Saint Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris, believed to have protected Paris from Attila the Hun.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Genevieve Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Genevieve means “Of the race of women. White wave. Famous bearer: Saint Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris, believed to have protected Paris from Attila the Hun”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Genevieve Name Origin

Our database records Genevieve under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Genevieve a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Genevieve is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Genevieve

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