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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. Sandi93%
  2. Laureen93%
  3. Nanci91%
  4. Felecia91%
  5. Juli90%
  6. Roxann89%
  7. Valarie89%
  8. Cherry88%
  9. Shirlene87%
  10. Pennie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Lourdes42%
  3. Terrie42%
  4. Georgette44%
  5. Nan46%
  6. Deirdre48%
  7. Deidre50%
  8. Maryanne52%
  9. Mari52%
  10. Doretha52%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Susanna89%
  2. Janey85%
  3. Meryl85%
  4. Saundra84%
  5. Valarie84%
  6. Sandi84%
  7. Roseanne83%
  8. Cathie83%
  9. Ginny82%
  10. Denice82%

Bottom 10

  1. Terese50%
  2. Moira51%
  3. Tamra52%
  4. Deidre52%
  5. Joycelyn53%
  6. Caryl54%
  7. Terrie56%
  8. Lolita57%
  9. Zina58%
  10. Jeanie58%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Mimi84%
  2. Ernestina83%
  3. Carolann83%
  4. Johnna79%
  5. Charleen79%
  6. Kaye78%
  7. Renita77%
  8. Maribeth77%
  9. Maryellen77%
  10. Karolyn77%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette42%
  2. Dori42%
  3. Madonna42%
  4. Deidre42%
  5. Roxann45%
  6. Nanette45%
  7. Carleen46%
  8. Roxane47%
  9. Juli49%
  10. Caryl49%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Laureen96%
  2. Carlotta96%
  3. Dori96%
  4. Nanci96%
  5. Geri96%
  6. Madonna96%
  7. Nena96%
  8. Gayla96%
  9. Louann96%
  10. Felecia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda43%
  2. Terrie46%
  3. Lourdes53%
  4. Georgette58%
  5. Kaye58%
  6. Tena59%
  7. Freida60%
  8. Mari61%
  9. Marta62%
  10. Pamala62%
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