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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. Ashlie96%
  2. Britany95%
  3. Shania95%
  4. Chantelle93%
  5. Joi93%
  6. Brittani93%
  7. Chanelle92%
  8. Karly92%
  9. Keshia91%
  10. Katy91%

Bottom 10

  1. Whitley48%
  2. Griselda49%
  3. Ashely50%
  4. Moriah52%
  5. Monika54%
  6. Estefania54%
  7. Khadijah56%
  8. Meaghan56%
  9. Racheal58%
  10. Ivonne58%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Kassie90%
  2. Susana89%
  3. Mariel89%
  4. Chantal85%
  5. Krystina85%
  6. Ashlie85%
  7. Beatriz84%
  8. Carina84%
  9. Tanesha84%
  10. Ilana82%

Bottom 10

  1. Lexus43%
  2. Whitley46%
  3. Estefania51%
  4. Lyndsay51%
  5. Kia52%
  6. Nikole52%
  7. Tess52%
  8. Maranda52%
  9. Casandra55%
  10. Alycia56%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Khadijah95%
  2. Annamarie84%
  3. Kristyn84%
  4. Ivonne83%
  5. Stefani83%
  6. Whitley82%
  7. Brea82%
  8. Silvia81%
  9. Kathryne81%
  10. Dara78%

Bottom 10

  1. Lyndsay42%
  2. Carli42%
  3. Ciera42%
  4. Ashely42%
  5. Kandice42%
  6. Fallon43%
  7. Sarina44%
  8. Maranda45%
  9. Shaniqua45%
  10. Tess48%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Chanelle96%
  2. Kaylyn96%
  3. Jessika96%
  4. Shamika96%
  5. Breana96%
  6. Shayna96%
  7. Hollie96%
  8. Brittanie96%
  9. Carina96%
  10. Keshia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Monika53%
  2. Moriah56%
  3. Griselda58%
  4. Fabiola60%
  5. Rocio60%
  6. Dara63%
  7. Ivonne63%
  8. Whitley65%
  9. Katlyn65%
  10. Lexus65%
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