Name Ginette Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Ginette

Ginette is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Ginette?

Ginette is a diminutive of the French name Geneviève, that derived from the Germanic name Kenowefa.

What does the name Ginette mean?

The feminine name Ginette means “woman of the family” or “woman of the race” (from ancient Germanic “kunją” = kin/family/race + “wībą” = wife/woman). The name Ginette could as well be derived from Germanic “ginu-“ meaning “wide” or “spacious” and “waifō-“ meaning “moving”.

Pronunciation of Ginette