Well-born or noble
Genie is a diminutive of Eugenia, the feminine form of Eugene. It is derived from the Greek name Eugenios, which combines the elements 'eu' (well) and 'genos' (birth). While often associated with the magical being from folklore, as a name it has a long history as a Victorian-era nickname.
Less common today
Genie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,232 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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