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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. Ruby96%
  2. Mae92%
  3. June91%
  4. Shirley91%
  5. Clara90%
  6. Sidney88%
  7. Marion87%
  8. Maxine86%
  9. Jessie86%
  10. Dora86%

Bottom 10

  1. Roland42%
  2. Agnes42%
  3. Ray42%
  4. Albert42%
  5. Clyde42%
  6. Ruth42%
  7. Joe42%
  8. Raymond42%
  9. Arnold42%
  10. Herbert42%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Shirley88%
  2. Priscilla87%
  3. Ruby85%
  4. June85%
  5. Arthur84%
  6. Vivian84%
  7. Gladys84%
  8. Minnie81%
  9. Marion81%
  10. Wilma81%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde42%
  2. Arnold42%
  3. Herbert46%
  4. Harold49%
  5. Roland49%
  6. Mildred51%
  7. Johnnie51%
  8. Harvey51%
  9. Earl51%
  10. Jack51%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Chester85%
  2. Johnnie82%
  3. Jack82%
  4. Marian81%
  5. Frank81%
  6. Milton80%
  7. Herman79%
  8. Pearl79%
  9. Norma79%
  10. Bertha79%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada42%
  2. Lillie45%
  3. Thelma49%
  4. Marvin49%
  5. Jean50%
  6. Joan50%
  7. Jennie50%
  8. Clyde51%
  9. Warren52%
  10. Alvin52%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Jessie96%
  2. Mae96%
  3. Priscilla96%
  4. Shirley96%
  5. Nellie96%
  6. Sidney96%
  7. June96%
  8. Alvin96%
  9. Clara96%
  10. Ruby96%

Bottom 10

  1. Joe42%
  2. Roland42%
  3. Ruth42%
  4. Herbert42%
  5. Johnnie42%
  6. Jack42%
  7. Agnes42%
  8. Harry45%
  9. Mildred45%
  10. Albert45%
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