All about the name JENIVEVE

Meaning, origin, history.

Jeniveve is a unique and captivating female given name of recent origin, believed to have been coined by American author Anne Rice for her daughter in the late 1970s. It consists of two distinct elements: 'Jenn', a variant of the classic Jennifer, meaning 'fair one' or 'graceful', and 'iveve', which is reminiscent of the French 'IVE' ending used in names like Gabrielle and Marieeve. This creative fusion results in a name that blends familiarity with originality, making Jeniveve an intriguing choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet not entirely unfamiliar.

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Popularity of the name JENIVEVE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"From 2014 to 2016, there were consistently five babies named Jeniveve each year. This results in a total of fifteen Jeniveves born during this three-year period."