All about the name GENNAVIEVE

Meaning, origin, history.

Gennavieve is a name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'genan' meaning 'to know', and 'ave' which refers to Eve, the mother of all living in the Bible. The name was popularized during the Middle Ages through the legend of St. Genevieve, a fifth-century patron saint of Paris who protected her city from Attila the Hun. Today, Gennavieve is considered a vintage yet elegant choice for a girl's name.

See also

French
France

Popularity of the name GENNAVIEVE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Gennavieve saw a peak of 12 births in 2009, with a total of 98 recorded between 1999 and 2017."

Name variation GENNAVIEVE.