Ginette

English from French

"tribe woman"

Ginette Origin and Meaning

The name Ginette is a girl's name.

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.

Famous People Named Ginette

• 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

The name Ginette in Pop Culture

• "Ginette" song by Tetes Raides
• "Ginette" song by Beau Dommage