Ginette
About Ginette
Ginette is a feminine name of French origin, serving as a diminutive form of Geneviève or Virginia. The name carries an elegant, delicate quality with its French flair and '-ette' suffix that indicates 'little' or 'petite.' Popular primarily in French-speaking regions, Ginette enjoyed its highest popularity in France and Quebec during the mid-20th century. While less common among newer generations, it retains a classic charm that evokes sophistication. In French culture, Ginette often conjures images of a stylish, refined woman. The name has occasionally appeared in literature and entertainment, lending it cultural resonance beyond simply being a personal name.
Pronounced jin-ET.
As of October 2026, Ginette ranked #14394 in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #1930 in 1959.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Ginette on lists
Famous Ginettes
- Ginette Reno
Canadian singer and actress
- Ginette Leclerc (born Geneviève Lucie Menut)
French actress
- Ginette Mathiot
French chef and food writer
- Ginette Neveu
French violinist
- Ginette Garcin
French actress
- Ginette Bucaille
French tennis player
- Ginette Rossini
Luxembourgian Olympic fencer
- Ginette Marguerite Auger aka Genevieve
French,American actress and comedienne
- Geneviève "Ginette" Lantelme (1887
1911), French actress, socialite and courtesan
Ginette in pop culture
- "Ginette"
song by Tetes Raides
- "Ginette"
song by Beau Dommage