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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. Allyson96%
  2. Paola96%
  3. Shayla96%
  4. Delaney96%
  5. May96%
  6. Keira96%
  7. Kylee96%
  8. Kailey96%
  9. Hayley96%
  10. Brittney96%

Bottom 10

  1. Teri42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Bernadine42%
  5. Therese42%
  6. Inez42%
  7. Beulah43%
  8. Simone43%
  9. Bernadette44%
  10. Ramona45%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Penelope92%
  2. Bianca91%
  3. Alyson88%
  4. Jana87%
  5. Marcy87%
  6. Juliana86%
  7. Paola85%
  8. Candice85%
  9. Kiara85%
  10. Tania85%

Bottom 10

  1. Kate44%
  2. Simone46%
  3. Celeste49%
  4. Kali49%
  5. Luna50%
  6. Willow50%
  7. Leola51%
  8. Charity52%
  9. Serenity53%
  10. Aurora54%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Serena85%
  2. Kristine83%
  3. Kirsten83%
  4. Kristie83%
  5. Kristy83%
  6. Krista83%
  7. Kristi83%
  8. Eunice81%
  9. Adelaide81%
  10. Addie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Kyra42%
  3. Luna42%
  4. Kira42%
  5. Kali42%
  6. Paulette43%
  7. Lola45%
  8. Nova45%
  9. Yesenia45%
  10. Tori45%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Callie96%
  2. Darla96%
  3. Alivia96%
  4. Keira96%
  5. Cheri96%
  6. Kiana96%
  7. Eliana96%
  8. Sherrie96%
  9. Desiree96%
  10. Shana96%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez42%
  2. Bobbi42%
  3. Jillian42%
  4. Simone42%
  5. Ruthie42%
  6. Alberta43%
  7. Teri46%
  8. Therese46%
  9. Bernadine46%
  10. Trudy48%
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