The nameGinette
Ginette is a French pet form of Geneviève, popular in the 1930s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Ginette comes from Geneviève, a name of uncertain Germanic or Celtic origin.
Origin
French.
History
In the United States Ginette reached 1930th place in 1959.
Did you know?
- At 15 the French violinist Ginette Neveu won the 1935 Wieniawski Competition, ahead of David Oistrakh.
Famous people named Ginette
- Ginette Neveu, violinist
Popularity of the name Ginette
Ginette in the United States
Ginette was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 204 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Ginette. Its rise began around 1940, and it peaked in 1959. Half of all babies named Ginette in the United States were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Ginette in France
Ginette was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 51,935 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Ginette. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 1930. Half of all babies named Ginette in France were born before 1934, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ginette mean?
Ginette comes from Geneviève, a name of uncertain Germanic or Celtic origin.
What is the origin of the name Ginette?
French.
Is Ginette a girl's or a boy's name?
Ginette is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Ginette?
Variants and related names of Ginette include Genevieve.
Who are famous people named Ginette?
Ginette Neveu, violinist.