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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. Pam95%
  2. Lorie95%
  3. Sandy95%
  4. Belinda92%
  5. Gwen91%
  6. Bonita90%
  7. Lorna89%
  8. Sheryl89%
  9. Nick88%
  10. Cheri88%

Bottom 10

  1. Teri42%
  2. Therese42%
  3. Kurt42%
  4. Pete44%
  5. Bernadette44%
  6. Bradford45%
  7. Trudy46%
  8. Jan46%
  9. Robbie47%
  10. Dwight50%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Jana87%
  2. Sheryl85%
  3. Lucinda84%
  4. Sammie84%
  5. Teddy83%
  6. Paulette83%
  7. Rosetta82%
  8. Lynda82%
  9. Lorna81%
  10. Sandy81%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Van46%
  3. Randal50%
  4. Jan50%
  5. Dwight51%
  6. Randolph53%
  7. Bradford54%
  8. Guy54%
  9. Rickey55%
  10. Rick55%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Frankie81%
  2. Jan80%
  3. Shelia79%
  4. Clay78%
  5. Kent78%
  6. Mickey77%
  7. Bradford77%
  8. Stuart77%
  9. Susanne76%
  10. Laurel76%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Paulette43%
  3. Rocky43%
  4. Rudy44%
  5. Daryl45%
  6. Joey45%
  7. Jeannie45%
  8. Freddy47%
  9. Rex48%
  10. Dwayne48%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Darla96%
  2. Cheri96%
  3. Sherrie96%
  4. Roxanne96%
  5. Nick96%
  6. Lynda96%
  7. Shelly96%
  8. Marty96%
  9. Pam96%
  10. Kenny96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt45%
  2. Teri46%
  3. Therese46%
  4. Jan47%
  5. Trudy48%
  6. Bradford49%
  7. Dwight52%
  8. Pete53%
  9. Robbie54%
  10. Janine54%
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