Ginevra
gi-nev-ra,
gin(e)-vra
US Popularity:12594
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Celtic, Portuguese, Welsh
Meaning:White fay, white phantom, white spirit
Embrace baby’s old soul with a classic name like Ginevra. A feminine name in Italian and Portuguese, Ginevra comes from the Celtic and Welsh Gwenhwyfar and is a form of Guinevere. If you want baby to have a spooky, mythical name, Ginevra adopts the meanings “white fay,” “white phantom,” and “white spirit,” giving your bundle of joy an ethereal edge. Ginevra is also considered a form of Geneva, the name of a city in Switzerland. If you’re a nerd for Rennaissance art, baby can share the name with one of da Vinci’s classic paintings, Ginevra de' Benci, making baby’s name just as timeless and distinguished.
How Popular Is The Name Ginevra?
U.S. Births
Overall:Ginevra is currently #12594 in U.S. births
Girl:Ginevra is currently #7347 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#7347
in 2023
- 545
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Ginevra
Behind the Name, Ginevra, February 2019
Behind the Name, Guinevere, April 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Ginevra
Britannica, Last years (1513–19) of Leonardo da Vinci, Art and Accomplishment, August 2024
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