Genevieve

Genevieve has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Genevieve isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Genevieve is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Genevieve was, in the past month, the 3196th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Genevieve is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Genevieve was viewed 59 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Genevieve's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Genevieve is most adored in Louisiana, Michigan and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Carolina, Connecticut and Minnesota.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Genevieve.

Most popular breeds named Genevieve:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. Beagle
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. Chow Chow

• A labrador retriever named Genevieve played a role in the movie Madeline.
• A dog named Genevieve featured in the television show Madeline.

Genevieve is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Originating from medieval times, it's rarely heard in modern dog parks.