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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. Tara96%
  2. Nina95%
  3. Rhonda91%
  4. Gina90%
  5. Veronica89%
  6. Carrie89%
  7. Melissa88%
  8. Kimberly86%
  9. Heidi85%
  10. Christy85%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya48%
  2. Amy59%
  3. Lisa63%
  4. Angela64%
  5. Michelle64%
  6. Michele64%
  7. Jill67%
  8. Katrina67%
  9. Deanna71%
  10. Tanya72%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Rhonda88%
  2. Yolanda87%
  3. Christy84%
  4. Stacey84%
  5. Monica84%
  6. Veronica81%
  7. Carrie81%
  8. Nina81%
  9. Tracey79%
  10. Heidi79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill49%
  2. Deanna57%
  3. April62%
  4. Lisa62%
  5. Tina63%
  6. Jennifer64%
  7. Tanya64%
  8. Amy65%
  9. Katrina66%
  10. Dawn66%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Tonya72%
  2. Stacey71%
  3. Kimberly70%
  4. Michele70%
  5. Michelle70%
  6. Angela66%
  7. Rhonda65%
  8. Tracey65%
  9. Yolanda64%
  10. Nina64%

Bottom 10

  1. Tamara48%
  2. Gina53%
  3. Tara53%
  4. Tina53%
  5. Tanya55%
  6. Amy56%
  7. Heather57%
  8. Heidi57%
  9. April57%
  10. Wendy57%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Melinda96%
  2. Heidi96%
  3. Tina96%
  4. Melissa96%
  5. Rhonda96%
  6. Tracey96%
  7. Nina96%
  8. Gina96%
  9. Tara96%
  10. Christy95%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya53%
  2. Katrina65%
  3. Michelle66%
  4. Michele66%
  5. Deanna68%
  6. Lisa69%
  7. Amy71%
  8. Jill73%
  9. Angela74%
  10. Tanya82%
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