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Genevieve

 
 
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The name Genevieve is of Irish origin.

The meaning of Genevieve is "race of women".  

It is also of English and French origin, where its meaning is "white, fair and smooth, soft".

Genevieve, is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 9 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced Ge-ne-vieve.

In 2012, it  ranked 228 out of the top 1000 most popular U.S. girls names.

View the Genevieve Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Genevieve has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Genevieve to other names.

The names Genovefa, Genoveffa, Genoveva, Genowefa are all forms of Genevieve.

Genevieve has the diminutives (nicknames) Geneva, Genna, Genny.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Genevieve Bujold.

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Would you like to fingerspell the name Genevieve in American Sign Language? Then just follow the diagram below.


Just for fun, see the name Genevieve in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and write a secret message on the Genevieve in Nautical Flags page.

Looking for something more mystical? Visit the Genevieve Numerology Page.

 
       

Irish names usually contain a given, middle and family name.

Given names frequently have their source in the Roman Catholic faith, or are derived from the traditional Gaelic.

Some Gaelic or old Irish names date back to the Celtic origins of Gaelach (Ireland). These names find their basis in ancient pagan religions, myths, legends, and superstitions held by the Gaels.

 
 
 
 
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