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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. Sheila91%
  2. Kathy91%
  3. Sally91%
  4. Phyllis90%
  5. Carla90%
  6. Georgia90%
  7. Joy90%
  8. Marsha89%
  9. Anita89%
  10. Carolyn89%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie42%
  2. Constance42%
  3. Teresa42%
  4. Terri42%
  5. Theresa42%
  6. Barbara42%
  7. Martha42%
  8. Roberta42%
  9. Anne48%
  10. Ann48%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Penny92%
  2. Sheila91%
  3. Sue89%
  4. Susan89%
  5. Suzanne89%
  6. Colleen87%
  7. Marsha84%
  8. Marcia84%
  9. Maureen84%
  10. Valerie84%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody53%
  2. Barbara54%
  3. Marilyn54%
  4. Ann55%
  5. Anne55%
  6. Terri56%
  7. Teresa56%
  8. Theresa56%
  9. Dianne57%
  10. Diane57%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Christine83%
  2. Constance79%
  3. Connie79%
  4. Ellen77%
  5. Paula77%
  6. Anne76%
  7. Lori76%
  8. Donna76%
  9. Laura76%
  10. Ann76%

Bottom 10

  1. Gloria42%
  2. Carla43%
  3. Rita45%
  4. Vickie45%
  5. Bonnie45%
  6. Vicki45%
  7. Cindy48%
  8. Jeanne50%
  9. Jane50%
  10. Janice50%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Maureen96%
  2. Julie96%
  3. Peggy96%
  4. Sandra96%
  5. Sheila96%
  6. Sally96%
  7. Gloria96%
  8. Georgia96%
  9. Carla96%
  10. Sherry96%

Bottom 10

  1. Roberta42%
  2. Martha42%
  3. Connie42%
  4. Constance42%
  5. Barbara42%
  6. Teresa46%
  7. Terri46%
  8. Theresa46%
  9. Anne47%
  10. Ann47%
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