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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Family, kin; Woman, wife; White fay, white spirit, white phantom

With its soft sound, the name Genevieve will be every bit as sweet as baby. It's the English form of the French girl's name Geneviève, which has two possible origins. Meaning “family,” “kin,” “woman,” and “wife” from the Latin Genovefa, Genevieve’s roots are believed to derive from Germanic and Celtic words. Genevieve can also be considered a form of Guinevere, sharing the Welsh and Cornish ancestor Gwenhwÿfar, which means “white fay,” “white spirit,” or “white phantom,” adding more to its Celtic charm. Baby can find a role model in Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, known for her courage and rationale in the face of an invasion from Atilla the Hun. Baby Genevieve, or Jen for short, can look up to this famous bearer for guidance and inspiration as they move through life.