Gena

Gena as a feminine name is an English short form of Genevieve or Regina, drawing on roots meaning respectively "tribe woman" (from Gaulish) and "queen" (from Latin regina). As a masculine name, Gena is a Russian short form of Gennady, itself derived from the Greek name Gennadios, connected to the Greek word genos meaning race or family. The feminine form shares close ties with Jean and Gina, while the masculine form is associated with the beloved Soviet animated character Gena the Crocodile, making it widely familiar across Russian-speaking cultures. Related forms include Genna, Gina, and the full name Gennady.