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Origin: Celtic

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

Brimming with familial love and mystical energy, Genevive is a girl’s name and respelling of the French Genevieve. Veiled in mystery, Genevieve is believed to derive from the Latin Genovefa, possibly of Germanic and Celtic origins, meaning “family,” “clan,” “wife,” and “woman.” Genevive is also considered a variation of the Cornish and Welsh Guinevere, enhancing its Celtic lineage. With the added meaning “white fay,” “white phantom,” or “white spirit,” Genevive suits the magical new addition to your loving home.