Gender: Female
Origin: French
Meaning: White Wave, Race of Women, White and Smooth, Soft
Pronunciation: JEN-uh-veev, /ˈdʒɛn əˌviv/, JH EH N AH V IY V
Popularity Rank: #4,356
Genevieve Schatz, better known mononymously as Genevieve, is an American indie pop singer and songwriter from Elgin, Illinois, United States. Schatz is the frontwoman of Chicago indie rock band Company of Thieves and embarked on her solo career as Genevieve in early 2014. Her first solo track, "Show Your Colors", premiered on Vice Noisey in December 2014. Her debut EP Show Your Colors was released on March 10, 2015, via Wind-up Records.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 26, 2024
Derived from the Latin name Genovefa, meaning 'tribe woman' or 'woman of the family'. It was the name of a fifth-century saint who is the patroness of Paris.
The name Genevieve is of French origin and means White Wave, Race of Women, White and Smooth, Soft, White Race, Tribal woman or woman of the family. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Genevieve is commonly found in France, United States of America, South Africa, and 68 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JEN-uh-veev
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɛn əˌviv/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH N AH V IY V
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Genevieve is recorded 13,748 times globally, ranking it as the 4,356th most common name worldwide.
Genevieve is most prevalent in France, with 5,996 occurrences, making it the 531th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Genevieve is found among 1 in every 217 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #531 | 1 : 217 |
| United States of America | #1,627 | 1 : 792 |
| South Africa | #2,262 | 1 : 2,822 |
| Canada | #706 | 1 : 458 |
| Nigeria | #2,081 | 1 : 2,343 |
| United Kingdom | #1,928 | 1 : 1,128 |
| Cameroon | #611 | 1 : 895 |
| Belgium | #1,041 | 1 : 609 |
| Singapore | #1,313 | 1 : 2,077 |
| Italy | #7,370 | 1 : 7,255 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Genevieve from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Genevieve Schatz, better known mononymously as Genevieve, is an American indie pop singer and songwriter from Elgin, Illinois, United States. Schatz is the frontwoman of Chicago indie rock band Company of Thieves and embarked on her solo career as Genevieve in early 2014. Her first solo track, "Show Your Colors", premiered on Vice Noisey in December 2014. Her debut EP Show Your Colors was released on March 10, 2015, via Wind-up Records.
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