Genvieve is a name of French origin, derived from the Latin word 'genus', meaning 'kind' or 'tribe'. It was traditionally used as a female given name in France during the Middle Ages and has since been adopted in other English-speaking countries. The name Genvieve is often associated with the historical figure Genoveva of Brabant, a legendary countess whose story has been popularized through various works of art and literature.
"Genvieve had five namesakes born in 1978."