Genevieve

[sarahness.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking about the name Genevieve lately. I can see the name being adorable on a small child (nicknamed Evie or Gennie), and appropriate for an adult. But is it too much? I like the name and it's really been growing on me, but when I say I've been thinking about it to other people they kind of look at me like "Really??"

So, be honest about the name Genevieve. What do you think of it? How would you feel if you met a baby with the name?

Comments

[fleckerbug.livejournal.com]

I love it, but I prefer the French pronunciation.

Either pronunciation, I would think it was adorable if I met a baby with the name. It is a very feminine, romantic name to me though, so I'd be inclined to treat her like a little lady.. I know that's a worry for some parents. I'm envisioning a little blond or red-haired smiling infant swathed in lots of white with lace. :)

I might still use it. ;) It goes really well with our other name we have picked out (so good for a sibling), but I worry I'd be correcting people's pronunciation all the time, and also a friend of ours is dating a Genevieve and we don't want that to be weird. Also, every other Genevieve I've ever met goes by 'Jen', which I would not be happy about. :(