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[Opinions] Geneva
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I like it, but I greatly prefer Ginevra.
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I used to have a co-worker named Geneva. I think I remember wondering if her family was Swiss or not.I feel like it's a cross between Genevieve and Verona, stylistically, and it has a nice enough sound. I like Genevieve more, just because I prefer Eve to Eva.

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Geneva Convention
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This. I think of people reciting name, rank, and serial number and rules regarding war crimes.Sound wise it's alright, but the association here is strong.
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Is it really? I really like this name and would like to use it on a character sometime. Seems like every other name I like is getting shot down by strongly negative associations! Harper with the harping thing, and now Geneva with this Geneva Convention thing.

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Any name can be ruined by an association for someone, some for more people than others, but never for everyone.
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I just mean I don't like it because of that. I don't think it's inherently a bad name, and I would have no issues with a character named that, because even though that's my association, it's an entirely believable name.
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Prefer Genoveva. Geneva is nice though.
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I thought it was too much a city-name, until I met a girl named Geneva. Then it just seemed really like a first name, probably because the jen sound is so familiar. I like the eeva ending, that makes it antique in an appealing way - but it's not as snooty as Eva. I feel the opposite of Felie ... Genevieve sounds way more posh than Geneva, to me.
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Hi !!!This name seems only a posh form of Geneviève to my ears. I can see the appeal but I prefer its full form.
I rate it 7/10.
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