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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. Sandi93%
  2. Laureen93%
  3. Nanci91%
  4. Felecia91%
  5. Juli90%
  6. Tod90%
  7. Roxann89%
  8. Valarie89%
  9. Cherry88%
  10. Jonnie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Lourdes42%
  3. Terrie42%
  4. Joesph42%
  5. Georgette44%
  6. Nan46%
  7. Deirdre48%
  8. Deidre50%
  9. Kennith50%
  10. Denny50%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Susanna89%
  2. Stanton88%
  3. Janey85%
  4. Meryl85%
  5. Saundra84%
  6. Carnell84%
  7. Valarie84%
  8. Sandi84%
  9. Roseanne83%
  10. Rob83%

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Hal42%
  3. Unknown46%
  4. Curt49%
  5. Terese50%
  6. Phil50%
  7. Williams51%
  8. Denis51%
  9. Moira51%
  10. Denny51%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Toney84%
  2. Rogers84%
  3. Jerrold84%
  4. Dwain84%
  5. Mimi84%
  6. Rob84%
  7. Ernestina83%
  8. Carolann83%
  9. Karan81%
  10. Hal80%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette42%
  2. Dori42%
  3. Madonna42%
  4. Deidre42%
  5. Robby45%
  6. Roxann45%
  7. Nanette45%
  8. Farrell45%
  9. Eddy45%
  10. Dell46%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Laureen96%
  2. Lanny96%
  3. Carlotta96%
  4. Dori96%
  5. Nanci96%
  6. Dell96%
  7. Geri96%
  8. Vince96%
  9. Madonna96%
  10. Nena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Alfreda43%
  3. Terrie46%
  4. Linwood46%
  5. Lawerence51%
  6. Kennith51%
  7. Rogers51%
  8. Denis52%
  9. Denny52%
  10. Hal52%
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