Genivieve
ge-nivie-ve, gen(i)-vieve
Popularity:
28753
Origin:
French
Meaning:
Tribe woman; Woman of the family
Help baby embrace their femininity with this lovely choice. Genivieve is a beautiful girl’s name of French origin. Derived from the medieval Germanic names Genovefa or Kenowefa, this name means “tribe woman” or “woman of the family,” which stems from the elements kuni, meaning “kin,” and wefa, meaning “woman.” With a name like this, your little Genivieve is sure to feel all the power of being supported and loved by the women around them. Gen, Geni, and Viv are a few adorable nickname choices for your little matriarch.