Which name do you prefer and why- [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] or [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f]?
Additionally, what nicknames would you use for each?
Plus which names from my signature do you think would go well with each name?
[name_m]Ty[/name_m] in advance!!
I adore [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f]. Such a beautiful and refreshing name. I feel as if [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] is a bit dated and musty. For nicknames I would use [name_f]Ginny[/name_f] for [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] and [name_f]Genny[/name_f]/[name_f]Genna[/name_f] for [name_f]Geneva[/name_f].
I think [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] and [name_f]Leonie[/name_f] pairs well. As for boys I like [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] and [name_m]Bruno[/name_m].
I find [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] much more attractive. To me, it feels so energetic & vivacious! [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] feels tired to me, and I am not big on either the beginning sound of [name_f]Gin[/name_f], or the look of -evra. I wouldn’t use a nn for [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] (unfortunately [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] has been vetoed for me, anyway), but some nn options are; [name_f]Eva[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f], [name_f]Neve[/name_f], [name_f]Neva[/name_f]
I love both! I would use [name_f]Ginny[/name_f] for [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] and [name_f]Eva[/name_f] for [name_f]Geneva[/name_f]. Which is why I think [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] is perfect… I could use both nicknames 
Anyway, between the two, probably [name_f]Geneva[/name_f]. Such a rich, spunky sound.
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] & [name_f]Calliope[/name_f]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] & [name_f]Isadora[/name_f]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] & [name_f]Saskia[/name_f]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] & [name_m]Atlas[/name_m]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] & [name_m]Ingram[/name_m]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] & [name_u]Roscoe[/name_u]
Ohh, I [name_f]ADORE[/name_f] [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f]! (She’s in my top 3.) I like [name_f]Ginny[/name_f] as a nn, but [name_f]Gina[/name_f]'s sweet too. I sort of tried to convince myself about [name_f]Geneva[/name_f], because I really like [name_f]Eve[/name_f] / [name_f]Eva[/name_f] as a nn, but it pales in comparison - [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] is just so lyrical and lovely and snow-swept-meadow-bounded-with-dark-forest. And the meaning is goooorgeous too (“white shadow, white wave”).
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] & [name_f]Calliope[/name_f]
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] & [name_m]Wesley[/name_m]
I definitely prefer [name_f]Geneva[/name_f]!
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] looks like a misspelling of [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] or something. I think it will probably confuse a lot of people…
However I do think [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] is really pretty.
Nicknames :
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] - Gi, [name_f]Gigi[/name_f], [name_f]Gin[/name_f], [name_f]Ginny[/name_f], [name_u]Nev[/name_u], Nevvy, Nevra, Nevry, Ev, [name_f]Evvy[/name_f]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] - [name_f]Gigi[/name_f], [name_f]Gen[/name_f], [name_f]Genny[/name_f], Ni, Nini, [name_f]Neve[/name_f] (my name!), Nevey, [name_f]Neva[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f], [name_f]Eva[/name_f], [name_f]Evie[/name_f]
Combinations -
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] [name_f]Calliope[/name_f]
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] [name_f]Leonie[/name_f]
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] [name_f]Zadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] [name_f]Sukey[/name_f]
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] [name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] [name_f]Saskia[/name_f] (my favorite combo for [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f])
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] [name_f]Calliope[/name_f]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] [name_f]Leonie[/name_f]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] [name_f]Zadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] [name_f]Sukey[/name_f]
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] [name_f]Poppy[/name_f] (my favorite)
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f], since I’ve heard [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] prounounced several different ways and fear it would be confusing.
I prefer [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f], and like nns [name_f]Ginny[/name_f], [name_f]Gigi[/name_f], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] or [name_f]Evie[/name_f].
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] nn [name_f]Ginny[/name_f] would be my pick. Such a pretty name! Lots of [name_m]Harry[/name_m] [name_m]Potter[/name_m] going on for me, but that’s not a turn off for me and plenty of people likely wouldn’t make the link.
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] sounds more to me like a place than a name, as in “The Conference” or the [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] Conventions. [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f], on the other hand, sounds just old fashioned enough to be adorable while still retaining a useful modern touch ([name_m]Harry[/name_m] [name_m]Potter[/name_m], anyone?) [name_f]Ginny[/name_f] is adorable and so is [name_f]Eva[/name_f] for both, and [name_f]Neve[/name_f] (pronounced “Neeve”) is a more modern and short nickname which you might like as well?
Good luck!
[name_f]Margaret[/name_f]
I strongly prefer [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f], doesn’t have the ‘[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] Convention’ connotations, isn’t tied to a place, feels more vintage and charming. And the sounds are more distinct. I like [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] or [name_f]Ginny[/name_f].
If I wanted an “eev” sound or [name_f]Evie[/name_f] as a NN, I would go with [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] over [name_f]Geneva[/name_f]. Feels more tailored and not trying as hard.
I like Ginerva, personally. [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] just reminds me of the [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] Conventions.
[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f] reminds me of the Spanish word for [name_f]Gin[/name_f] “ginebra”
Thanks everyone! My preferences change between the two- I really do love the sound and look of [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] but as some of you have said, it’s the city and convention associations that make me hesitant!
I love the name [name_f]Ginevra[/name_f]. If I like “[name_f]Evie[/name_f]” or “Nevi” as nicknames.
Call me crazy, but I think a treaty protecting sick/wounded people and a gorgeous Swiss city are super positive associations. I also love the possible meanings of “[name_u]Juniper[/name_u] tree” or “of the race of women”
I adore both, but I’ll personally go with [name_f]Geneva[/name_f] because of the great variety of nicknames that it has. [name_f]Gen[/name_f], [name_f]Genna[/name_f], [name_f]Neve[/name_f], [name_f]Eva[/name_f]. [name_f]Evie[/name_f] could also work if you don’t find it a stretch.
I think in one post you’ve just completely sold me on [name_f]Geneva[/name_f]! You are so so right! Thanks