Genny Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Genny is a diminutive of Genevieve, meaning 'kin of the wife/woman'.
Meaning of the Name Genny
Genny is a diminutive of the name Genevieve, which comes from the Germanic name Genovefa. The name Genovefa is composed of the elements 'kuni', meaning 'kin, family', and 'wîfa', meaning 'wife, woman'. This name has French origins and is often associated with Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century.
Popularity of the Name Genny
The popularity for the name Genny peaked in popularity in the year 1971 with 47 births, which ranked number 3,054 out of 13,843 unique names for that year. Genny had the most female births in 1971 with 47, which ranked number 1,856 out of 9,647 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Genny
- 20 Year Trend of Genny: -100.00%
Popularity of Genny by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Genny. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Genny in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Genny is a great pick!
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