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Name Origin

Genevieve is a French feminine given name of Germanic origin. It means 'white wave' or 'fair one'. The name gained popularity due to Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris.

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Famous People

Genevieve Bujold (1942-)

Actress

  • Starred in the films 'Anne of the Thousand Days', 'The Trojan Women', and 'Earthquake'
  • Nominated for a Academy Award for Best Actress

Genevieve Cortese Padalecki (1981-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Ruby in the television series 'Supernatural'
  • Married to actor Jared Padalecki

Genevieve Gornichec

Author

  • Published the bestselling novel 'The Witch's Heart'