What Does the Name Jennifer Mean

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The name Jennifer comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Jennifer below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Jennifer Name Meaning

English, German, Dutch, Swedish, SpanishFrom a Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (see GUINEVERE). This name has only been common outside of Cornwall since the beginning of the 20th century, after it was...

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Jovita
2 Janice
3 Jagienka
4 Joandra
5 Joisse
6 Józefina
7 Jyotsna
8 Jeltje
9 Jaylyn
10 Jennigje
11 Josseline
12 Janene
13 Jathbiyya
14 Jolanta
15 Justyna
16 Jeannine
17 Jung-hee
18 Josiane
19 Julienne
20 Józefa
21 Javiera
22 Joaninha
23 Jocosa
24 Jengo
25 Jeltsje
26 Jehanne
27 Jaqueline
28 Joleen
29 Jarmila
30 Jiřina
31 Jadwiga
32 Jescha
33 Jasmyn
34 Josèphe
35 Jevgēņija
36 Jocasta
37 Jacoba
38 Jayanthi
39 Jaslyn
40 Juliet
41 Joanne
42 Juliette
43 Jochebed
44 Justina
45 Judita
46 Jillie
47 Jeanine
48 Jyotsana
49 Jenna
50 Jeong-hui
51 Jacinth
52 Jameela
53 Jumanah
54 Jaroslava
55 Josefine
56 Jagoda
57 Jonelle
58 Jovana
59 Josephina
60 Jenn
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