Gennieve is a unique and captivating given name, believed to have originated from French roots. It is a feminine form of the name Gennadius, which itself was derived from the Latin word 'genus', meaning 'kind' or 'race'. The name Gennieve therefore carries connotations of nobility and belonging. While not widely prevalent today, it has a distinct charm that sets it apart in a sea of more common names.
The name Gennieve experienced fluctuations in popularity during the early 20th century, with peaks in 1921 and 1925, and a total of 31 babies named Gennieve born between 1919 and 1927.