Geneva Petry

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Geneva Petry — juniper tree
91K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Geneva Petry is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Geneva is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Geneva is a Germanic feminine given name which means "juniper tree". Notable people with the name include: Geneva Carr (born 1971), American actress Geneva Cruz (born 1976), Filipina singer Geneva Mercer (1889–1984), American artist Geneva Mitchell (1907–1949), American actress Geneva Overholser (born 1948), American journalist The surname Petry: Achim Petry (born 1974), German singer and musician Ann Petry (1908–1997), American author August Arthur Petry (1858–1932), German botanist and entomologist Christian Petry (born 1965), German politician Dan Petry (born 1958), American baseball player Ellen Petry Leanse (1958), American author, businesswoman, coach, educator, entrepreneur, and online community pioneer Frauke Petry (born 1975), German chemist, businesswoman and politician Irène Pétry (1922–2007), Belgian judge and socialist politician Jeff Petry (born 1987), American ice hockey player Juliusz Petry (1890–1961), Polish writer La. Geneva is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 91K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Geneva reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Geneva

Meaning: juniper tree

Germanic

Geneva is a Germanic feminine given name which means "juniper tree". Notable people with the name include: Geneva Carr (born 1971), American actress Geneva Cruz (born 1976), Filipina singer Geneva Mercer (1889–1984), American artist Geneva Mitchell (1907–1949), American actress Geneva Overholser (born 1948), American journalist

Surname: Petry

Slavic

Achim Petry (born 1974), German singer and musician Ann Petry (1908–1997), American author August Arthur Petry (1858–1932), German botanist and entomologist Christian Petry (born 1965), German politician Dan Petry (born 1958), American baseball player Ellen Petry Leanse (1958), American author, businesswoman, coach, educator, entrepreneur, and online community pioneer Frauke Petry (born 1975), German chemist, businesswoman and politician Irène Pétry (1922–2007), Belgian judge and socialist politician Jeff Petry (born 1987), American ice hockey player Juliusz Petry (1890–1961), Polish writer La.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Geneva is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Geneva by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Geneva Petry

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Geneva Petry:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Geneva?
The first name Geneva originates from Germanic. Geneva is a Germanic feminine given name which means "juniper tree". Notable people with the name include: Geneva Carr (born 1971), American actress Geneva Cruz (born 1976), Filipina singer Geneva Mercer (1889–1984), American artist Geneva Mitchell (1907–1949), American actress Geneva Overholser (born 1948), American journalist
When was Geneva most popular?
The name Geneva reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Petry?
The surname Petry originates from Slavic. Achim Petry (born 1974), German singer and musician Ann Petry (1908–1997), American author August Arthur Petry (1858–1932), German botanist and entomologist Christian Petry (born 1965), German politician Dan Petry (born 1958), American baseball player Ellen Petry Leanse (1958), American author, businesswoman, coach, educator, entrepreneur, and online community pioneer Frauke Petry (born 1975), German chemist, businesswoman and politician Irène Pétry (1922–2007), Belgian judge and socialist politician Jeff Petry (born 1987), American ice hockey player Juliusz Petry (1890–1961), Polish writer La.
What are the origins of the name Geneva Petry?
The name Geneva Petry combines two different traditions: the first name Geneva has Germanic roots, while the surname Petry originates from Slavic.
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