What’s in a Name? 20 Old-Fashioned Names People Think Should Make a Comeback

The name Genevieve has two disputed origins. Some say it originates from the Latin name Genovefa, meaning “family/kin,” “woman,” or “wife.” It may also originate from Guinevere, which is of Welsh and Cornish origin.

It’s a nice name, and as this person points out, it can be shortened to something a little more modern and easy to digest, like Jenny or Jenna.