Genevive
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Genevive first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 424 babies have been named Genevive in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Genevive is past its peak , currently ranked #70,832 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,832
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Genevive
Genevive is a girl name .
Genevive is currently ranked #70,832 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Genevive include Gen, Gene, Geney, Geneie, Genev, Genevy, Genevie, Ive, Ivey, Gey, Geie, and Genkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Genevive include Genesis, Genevieve, Geneva, Genevie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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