Ginevra is a captivating and distinctive Italian feminine given name, derived from the Latin word 'genus', meaning family or kind. It is often associated with the city of Geneva in Switzerland, as it was once believed to be an abbreviation of 'Geneva'. The name Ginevra has been used by several notable figures throughout history, most famously by Ginevra Cantofoli, a 15th-century Italian noblewoman who was a patron of arts and humanities. It is also the name of the fairy queen in the Italian translation of William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest". In terms of popularity, Ginevra has been a consistent choice among parents in Italy, ranking within the top 200 names for girls over the past few decades. Despite its rich history and cultural significance, Ginevra remains relatively uncommon outside of Italy, making it a unique and intriguing option for parents seeking an elegant and distinctive name for their daughter.
The name Ginevra experienced a significant rise in popularity from the year 2010 onwards, with consistent high numbers of births per year up until the most recent data available (2023). Before this period, there were only occasional years with more than five births, suggesting that Ginevra was not commonly used as a baby name.