Ginevra

At a Glance

Meaning

White phantom, or 'fair one' (from Welsh Gwenhwyfar)

Origin

Italian, from Welsh via Norman French (Guinevere)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

jih-NEV-rahListen

Ginevra is the Italian form of Guinevere, a romantic, storybook name with a worldly, vintage feel. It traces back through Norman French to the Welsh Gwenhwyfar and means 'white phantom' or 'fair one.' You may hear that it means 'white shadow' or comes from the juniper tree, but the juniper link is just a folk pun on the similar-sounding Italian word ginepro, not the real etymology. Say it jih-NEV-rah.

Meaning & Origin of Ginevra

Meaning: White phantom, or 'fair one' (from Welsh Gwenhwyfar).

Origin: Italian, from Welsh via Norman French (Guinevere).

A common claim: Ginevra means 'white shadow' or comes from the juniper tree Actually: The juniper link is a folk pun on the similar Italian sound (ginepro), not the actual etymology — Ginevra really derives from Welsh Gwenhwyfar ('white/fair' plus a disputed second element).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Ginevra

Popularity of Ginevra

Ginevra is a rare name in the U.S. It peaked at #3390 in 1913 with just 5 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #5183 with 25 babies, so it has actually drawn more families lately than it did a century ago.

Names Like Ginevra

These names share Ginevra’s style, era or origin.

• Margherita
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• Ilaria
• Maddalena
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• Nicoletta

FAQ

What does the name Ginevra mean?

White phantom, or ‘fair one’ (from Welsh Gwenhwyfar). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Ginevra?

Ginevra is pronounced jih-NEV-rah (IPA: /dʒɪˈnɛvrə/).

Is Ginevra a popular name right now?

Ginevra peaked at #3390 in 1913 and is ranked #5183 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)

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