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Comments for GENEVIEVE:
I think this name is so pretty and rare (In the US at least). I like the English pronunciation (Jenna-VEEV) much better than the French pronunciation. If I have a daughter I will name her this. It sounds so gentle and sweet, and It makes me think of the little dog in the "Madeline" series.-- Junidoe-Josephine 7/9/2008
My 5-week-old daughter is Genevieve (JENNA-veev). I am biased, of course, but I *adore* her name. In my opinion it's unusual (at least here in NY) yet classic, feminine yet strong. Most naming sites & books list the meaning as "white wave." Anyone know what the heck THAT means?-- AndreaMMS 7/14/2008
I've always pronounced it JEN-na-veev.-- CutieCupcake 8/17/2008
When I was a child I thought this name was "Jennabean"!-- Kosta 3/9/2009
I met a woman at work that named her little girl this. She pronounces it the American way, "Jena-veev." She even has a cute nickname for her little girl, which is Genevie, pronounced "Jena-vee." I think the nickname is so adorable!-- Coffeebean 3/23/2009
It's such a pretty name. It's really ethnic, unique, and beautiful, but I personally wouldn't name a child this simply because I don't like the nicknames 'Genna', 'Vieve' or 'Gene'.-- becca_marciano 6/16/2009
This very site notes the origin of the name as GAULISH, aka Gallic, which is a Celtic language. The name is not specifically French in origin, therefore it is not "meant" to be pronounced a particular way. (As stated by another user above, the reason for its popularity in France is the custom of naming children after Saints, and Genevieve happens to be the patron of Paris.) People, names are pronounced differently across the globe. Someone in England pronouncing Paula as "PAW-la" is not worse or better than someone in Spain pronouncing it "POW-la". Categorizing everything as "right" and "wrong" is very limiting. Let's end the snobby comments about this name!-- kal 11/2/2009
To the person talking about the "white wave" meaning - yeah, I've noticed that too, in several name books. I think it's formal meaning is "fair and white" or something. A very medieval-queen sounding name. Little bit of trivia - the name Jennifer is derived from Genevieve - can you tell? ;-)-- RachelLee 11/14/2009
I love this name. Except for one problem.
- I do not like the idea of this outstanding name being shortened to the boring nicknames, Genny, Gen, and Genna.
That's probably why I personally won't use it. Still beautiful and elegant.-- italiannames 12/16/2009
Attn: Every person commenting about the English "mispronunciation" of Genevieve. Did you not read the information listed for the name?
Behind the Name lists Genevieve's usage as *ENGLISH* and states that it is the *ENGLISH* form of the *FRENCH* name GENEVIÈVE.
BTN is not trying to say Genevieve and Geneviève are the same name. BTN quite clearly points out that Genevieve, pronounced "Jenna veev" (or along those lines) is NOT the same as Geneviève. So yes, "Jenna veev" *IS* the correct pronunciation of the name if you are an English speaker. If you want to insist that it should be pronounced the French way, make your comments on the GENEVIÈVE page. Thank you!-- Anonymous User 1/20/2010
Beautiful name! I adore it. I prefer the French pronunciation rather than the Americanized (jenna-veev). This name is like poetry to me. Right as it rolls off the tongue it almost oozes femininity and sex appeal.-- Raggle1990 2/4/2010
Distorted from the original French name.-- lucyskydiamonds 3/12/2010
English pronunciation is zhe-nə-VYEV.-- MaggieSimpson 4/16/2010
I first commented on here when my daughter Genevieve (JENNA-veev) was five weeks old. She just turned two and I still absolutely love her name. It always get a surprised (because it's uncommon here) and positive reaction when new people meet her for the first time.
99% of the time we (and everyone else) use her full name- never EVER "Gen/Genny/Jenny." Once in a great while I'll call her Vivi (VI-vee) for short.-- AndreaMMS 6/19/2010
I really like the name Genevieve (Jena-VEEV). I am actually named Genevieve after my father's great grandmother. I like how the name isn't very popular, so it makes it a kind of unusual name. Although most people mispronounce it the first time, I love the name Genevieve.-- Anonymous User 8/15/2010
I wish I had the chance of naming my little daughter this! I really do not like nicknames, for any name, and Genevieve is especially best if left as is. Very beautiful. No Gen, Genna, Jen, Jenna, Genny, Jenny, Ginny, Vivi, etc.-- Anonymous User 9/30/2010
I, for one, see Genevieve and Geneviève as being two completely different names. Like other comments have already stated, BTN lists Genevieve as being a name of English origin. I also have come across numerous sources that imply Genevieve is a variant/English alternative to the Welsh, Guinevere... I can't be sure if that's a correct statement or not, but given the fact that Genevieve and Geneviève clearly have different connotations and stances within history, Genevieve should be recognised as being a name in her own accord.-- MiaMay 10/30/2010
I love Genevieve, it is my grandmother's name but she goes by Jenny which I think is cute especially when my grandpa says it. He says Jenny with so much love, it's adorable. It seems elegant. I think my great-grandmother did a great job naming her kids.-- Ranchie 2/22/2011
I used to find it quite old-lady-ish. But I've grown pretty dang fond of it, to the point of actually thinking about naming a future daughter this. It's really very classy and elegant, a excellent choice for a child.-- Black_X 2/24/2011
Is it wrong to consider calling future twin girls Guinevere and Genevieve? Cause I'm likely to do it anyway!
Love this name; so beautiful and feminine yet works in the modern world as well as giving images of a medieval princess.-- XFilesFreak3 6/11/2011
I love the name Genevieve pronounced JEN-NA-VEEV. I think the English pronunciation is prettier than the French.-- JaciGia 8/2/2011
There is no one correct pronunciation of the name, it depends on where you are from and where the accent mark is, so technically if you spell it Genevieve without the mark it would have an American pronunciation.
Also, many French people consider this name to have Celtic origins and not French, they just consider Genevieve (with the mark) to be a French version of the name.-- thetxbelle 9/26/2011
Genevieve Marie Johnson is the name of American NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson's daughter.-- Anonymous User 12/13/2011
Genevieve Nutting is a contestant in the Miss America 2012 pageant. She represents Idaho.-- Anonymous User 1/12/2012
My sister is called Genevieve, but we mostly call her Evie, which I think (although I may be biased) is definitely the nicest nickname for Genevieve, unlike Genna etc. You can even see Evie in GenEVIEve. I'd never use Genevieve, simply because it's my sister's name, but I probably wouldn't use it anyway. I think I prefer Guinevere, but Genevieve is much more useable and still sounds lovely. It is a very regal, elegant name.-- clouds 4/30/2012
The sister of award-winning Australian actor Cate Blanchett is named Genevieve.
Genevieve Smart is one half of the Australian fashion brand Ginger & Smart, with her sister Alexandra.-- clouds 4/30/2012
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