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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. Tari95%
  2. Risa93%
  3. Sherilyn90%
  4. Alonza88%
  5. Roby87%
  6. Suzie87%
  7. Lory87%
  8. Rollie87%
  9. Sandie87%
  10. Kipp86%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga42%
  3. Theresia44%
  4. Rock45%
  5. Cleophus46%
  6. Len50%
  7. Stoney50%
  8. Frederica50%
  9. Phylis52%
  10. Les52%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Woody94%
  2. Dwaine87%
  3. Lawanna86%
  4. Beckie85%
  5. Kirt84%
  6. Duwayne84%
  7. Reinaldo83%
  8. Gaylon82%
  9. Mikeal82%
  10. Timmothy82%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint43%
  2. Rand46%
  3. Helga50%
  4. Cleve50%
  5. Rolf50%
  6. Geary51%
  7. Dreama52%
  8. Rance52%
  9. Micky53%
  10. Butch54%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne89%
  2. Lindell87%
  3. Eilene87%
  4. Janise87%
  5. Pamella86%
  6. Randel84%
  7. Stafford84%
  8. Deryl84%
  9. Pernell84%
  10. Kathyrn84%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Fonda42%
  3. Davey44%
  4. Skip45%
  5. Arnita45%
  6. Drucilla45%
  7. Sid46%
  8. Raynard46%
  9. Jacki47%
  10. Flint48%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Sherilyn96%
  2. Chip96%
  3. Penni96%
  4. Davy96%
  5. Kipp96%
  6. Risa96%
  7. Roddy96%
  8. Micki96%
  9. Suzy96%
  10. Roby96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga45%
  3. Cleophus51%
  4. Georgine51%
  5. Theresia53%
  6. Jame56%
  7. Rolf57%
  8. Rock57%
  9. Lenwood58%
  10. Len58%
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