Genevieve Edge

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Genevieve Edge — woman of the family
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Genevieve Edge 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 Edge: Geoff Edge (born 1943), British politician Sir John Edge (1841–1926), Irish-born British justice in India John P. Edge (1822–1904), American politician from Pennsylvania Peter T. Edge, American government official Walter Evans Edge (1873–1956), American diplomat and politician Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet (1880–1948), British politician and businessman Andrew Edge (born 1956), English musician Damon Edge (1949–1995; born Thomas Wisse), American musician Dexter Edge (born 1953), American musicologist Graeme Edge (1941–2021), English musician, songwriter and poet Norman Edge (1934–2018), Americ. 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: Edge

Irish

Geoff Edge (born 1943), British politician Sir John Edge (1841–1926), Irish-born British justice in India John P. Edge (1822–1904), American politician from Pennsylvania Peter T. Edge, American government official Walter Evans Edge (1873–1956), American diplomat and politician Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet (1880–1948), British politician and businessman Andrew Edge (born 1956), English musician Damon Edge (1949–1995; born Thomas Wisse), American musician Dexter Edge (born 1953), American musicologist Graeme Edge (1941–2021), English musician, songwriter and poet Norman Edge (1934–2018), Americ.

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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 Edge

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 Edge:

7
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Edge?
The surname Edge originates from Irish. Geoff Edge (born 1943), British politician Sir John Edge (1841–1926), Irish-born British justice in India John P. Edge (1822–1904), American politician from Pennsylvania Peter T. Edge, American government official Walter Evans Edge (1873–1956), American diplomat and politician Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet (1880–1948), British politician and businessman Andrew Edge (born 1956), English musician Damon Edge (1949–1995; born Thomas Wisse), American musician Dexter Edge (born 1953), American musicologist Graeme Edge (1941–2021), English musician, songwriter and poet Norman Edge (1934–2018), Americ.
What are the origins of the name Genevieve Edge?
The name Genevieve Edge combines two different traditions: the first name Genevieve has Germanic roots, while the surname Edge originates from Irish.
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