Geneviève is a distinctive and elegant French given name, derived from the Germanic elements 'genos' meaning 'race' or 'kind', and 'wulf' signifying 'wolf'. This unique moniker was popular among the Franks, an ancient Germanic tribe, and has been used in France since the Middle Ages. It gained prominence through figures like Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, who lived during the fifth century. Spelled with a circumflex accent on the 'e', Geneviève is often pronounced as /ʒən.vɛv/ in French, contributing to its melodic sound.
"Genevieve was quite popular between 1910 and 1928, with over 100 births recorded during that period. However, its popularity significantly declined thereafter, with only a few instances until the year 2007."