Genevieve Bare

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Genevieve Bare — woman of the family
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Genevieve Bare is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Genevieve is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family". The surname Bare: Bobby Bare (born 1935), American country music singer and songwriter Bobby Bare Jr. (born 1966), American musician Howard Bare (1911–2002), mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1950–1951) Jeanne Baré (1740–1803), French botanist and seafarer Kendig C. Bare (1913–1989), twice mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1950 and 1951–58) Mike Bare (born 1983), Wisconsin politician Ray Bare (1949–1994), Major League Baseball pitcher Richard L. Bare (1913–2015), American director of television shows and movies Thomas D. Bare (1867–1931), American newspaper editor and politician Genevieve is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Genevieve reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Genevieve

Meaning: woman of the family

Germanic

Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family".

Surname: Bare

French

Bobby Bare (born 1935), American country music singer and songwriter Bobby Bare Jr. (born 1966), American musician Howard Bare (1911–2002), mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1950–1951) Jeanne Baré (1740–1803), French botanist and seafarer Kendig C. Bare (1913–1989), twice mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1950 and 1951–58) Mike Bare (born 1983), Wisconsin politician Ray Bare (1949–1994), Major League Baseball pitcher Richard L. Bare (1913–2015), American director of television shows and movies Thomas D. Bare (1867–1931), American newspaper editor and politician

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Genevieve Bare

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 Genevieve Bare:

3
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Genevieve?
The first name Genevieve originates from Germanic. Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family".
When was Genevieve most popular?
The name Genevieve reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bare?
The surname Bare originates from French. Bobby Bare (born 1935), American country music singer and songwriter Bobby Bare Jr. (born 1966), American musician Howard Bare (1911–2002), mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1950–1951) Jeanne Baré (1740–1803), French botanist and seafarer Kendig C. Bare (1913–1989), twice mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1950 and 1951–58) Mike Bare (born 1983), Wisconsin politician Ray Bare (1949–1994), Major League Baseball pitcher Richard L. Bare (1913–2015), American director of television shows and movies Thomas D. Bare (1867–1931), American newspaper editor and politician
What are the origins of the name Genevieve Bare?
The name Genevieve Bare combines two different traditions: the first name Genevieve has Germanic roots, while the surname Bare originates from French.
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