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Jenn

Girl Name day: August 12 In French: Jenna
Jenn is a short form of Jenna: on birth records it is written Jenna (146,502 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Jenna page. Also a short form of Jennie, Jenny, Jeannie.
Origin: Modern English. Meaning: Modern name, possibly 'fair one' via Jennifer/Guinevere.
A 20th-century name, often regarded as an independent elaboration of Jenny, itself a pet form of Jennifer (from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'Guinevere').

Name day for Jenn

August 12

Why this day? Jenn is a short form of Jenna, and shares its name day.

Jenn is celebrated in the United States on August 12.

The story of the name Jenn

Jenn is a short form of Jenna. It keeps its origin (Modern English) and meaning — modern name, possibly 'fair one' via Jennifer/Guinevere, and shares its name day, August 12.

On birth records, Jenn is rarely written as such: the Jenns are Jennas (146,502 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Jenna page. Jenn is also a short form of Jennie, Jenny, Jeannie.

Frequently asked questions about Jenn

What does Jenn mean?

Jenn is a short form of Jenna, which means modern name, possibly 'fair one' via Jennifer/Guinevere.

When is Jenn's name day?

August 12, together with Jenna: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Jenn a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Jenna.

Jenn's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Camila93%
  2. Ryleigh93%
  3. Kinsley92%
  4. Aubree92%
  5. Fiona91%
  6. Mila91%
  7. Piper90%
  8. Ayla90%
  9. Lia90%
  10. Raelynn90%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide50%
  2. Serenity54%
  3. Evangeline55%
  4. Luna57%
  5. Willow59%
  6. Liliana61%
  7. Ximena62%
  8. Gianna62%
  9. Aurora64%
  10. Penelope65%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Penelope92%
  2. Fiona84%
  3. Colette83%
  4. Camilla82%
  5. Mila81%
  6. Willa81%
  7. Ryleigh80%
  8. Callie80%
  9. Camila79%
  10. Elena79%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali49%
  2. Luna50%
  3. Willow50%
  4. Serenity53%
  5. Aurora54%
  6. Iris55%
  7. Aria56%
  8. Gianna58%
  9. Lyla59%
  10. Scarlett61%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Adelaide81%
  2. Norah74%
  3. Camilla74%
  4. Elaina74%
  5. Adalyn74%
  6. Alina74%
  7. Liliana74%
  8. Penelope74%
  9. Adeline74%
  10. Juliet73%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Nova45%
  4. Scarlett46%
  5. Genesis47%
  6. Londyn49%
  7. Millie49%
  8. Kinsley50%
  9. Gianna50%
  10. Valentina51%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Callie96%
  2. Eliana96%
  3. Londyn96%
  4. Fiona96%
  5. Ayla96%
  6. Kinsley96%
  7. Lucia96%
  8. Josie96%
  9. Camila96%
  10. Raelynn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide51%
  2. Serenity58%
  3. Gianna63%
  4. Willow65%
  5. Evangeline68%
  6. Mara70%
  7. Luna73%
  8. Liliana73%
  9. Eliza74%
  10. Isla74%
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