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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. May96%
  2. Effie92%
  3. Sallie90%
  4. Melba90%
  5. Dixie89%
  6. Goldie89%
  7. Carmela87%
  8. Reba85%
  9. Rosie84%
  10. Celia84%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Bernadine42%
  3. Inez42%
  4. Beulah43%
  5. Ramona45%
  6. Alberta45%
  7. Nettie48%
  8. Antoinette48%
  9. Geneva50%
  10. Addie50%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. May85%
  2. Dixie84%
  3. Goldie83%
  4. Melba83%
  5. Olive83%
  6. Selma82%
  7. Jeannette80%
  8. Sallie79%
  9. Effie79%
  10. Carmela79%

Bottom 10

  1. Leola51%
  2. Alberta55%
  3. Ila56%
  4. Olga57%
  5. Opal58%
  6. Fern58%
  7. Luella58%
  8. Beulah58%
  9. Lola58%
  10. Iva58%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Eunice81%
  2. Addie81%
  3. Cecelia79%
  4. Alta78%
  5. Eugenia76%
  6. Mollie75%
  7. Inez75%
  8. Mamie75%
  9. Frieda74%
  10. Helene74%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola45%
  2. Rhoda49%
  3. Lizzie49%
  4. Iva50%
  5. Dixie52%
  6. Opal52%
  7. Lela52%
  8. Elva52%
  9. Carmela54%
  10. Jeannette54%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Sallie96%
  2. Dixie96%
  3. May96%
  4. Melba96%
  5. Carmela96%
  6. Goldie96%
  7. Effie96%
  8. Winnie95%
  9. Rhoda95%
  10. Celia95%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Alberta43%
  4. Bernadine46%
  5. Ramona49%
  6. Addie51%
  7. Hilda51%
  8. Geneva51%
  9. Eugenia51%
  10. Beulah52%
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