The nameGervaise
Gervaise is a French girl's name, the feminine form of Gervais. Zola made it the name of the heroine of L'Assommoir.
- Girl's name
- Probably Germanic
Meaning
Its meaning is uncertain. It is often linked to the Germanic ger, "spear".
Origin
Probably Germanic, through Gervais.
History
Gervaise was given steadily in France from the early 20th century to the 1960s, then became very rare.
Famous people named Gervaise
- Gervaise Macquart, heroine of Émile Zola's novel L'Assommoir
Popularity of the name Gervaise
Gervaise in France
Gervaise was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 230 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Gervaise. Half of all babies named Gervaise in France were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gervaise mean?
Its meaning is uncertain. It is often linked to the Germanic ger, "spear".
What is the origin of the name Gervaise?
Probably Germanic, through Gervais.
Is Gervaise a girl's or a boy's name?
Gervaise is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Gervaise?
Gervaise Macquart, heroine of Émile Zola's novel L'Assommoir.