GENA

Gena is a given name that appears in several cultures. In English-speaking countries, it is typically feminine and used as a short form of longer names such as Georgia, Genevieve, or Regina. In some Slavic languages, however, Gena is also a masculine nickname for Gennady (Russian Геннадий) and can be found among men as well.

The name's use became common in the 20th century and persists in modern naming, with variants including Genna and Gina; Gina is sometimes treated as a separate name with its own etymology but shares a phonetic similarity.

Notable people named Gena include Gena Rowlands, an American actress known for her work in films directed by John Cassavetes; Gena Lee Nolin, an American actress and model who gained fame on Baywatch; and Gena Showalter, an American author of romance novels. These examples illustrate the name's use across different fields and generations in the United States and other English-speaking contexts.