Variant spelling of Genevieve, from Germanic elements meaning 'woman of the people' or 'white wave'.
Geneivieve is a variant spelling of Genevieve, from Germanic elements meaning woman of the people or white wave. The name has long been associated with French elegance and saintly tradition, and this spelling keeps that classical aura intact while giving it a more individualized appearance.
It is a name that feels formal, cultured, and a little romantic. The altered spelling does not change the essential personality of the name, which is one of poise and refinement. Genevieve has always suggested a certain old-world grace, and Geneivieve extends that quality into a slightly more decorative form.
It sounds literary without becoming remote. The result is a name that seems to belong to tradition, but with a visual twist that makes it feel newly claimed.