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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. Tara96%
  2. Kelly95%
  3. Nina95%
  4. Stacy94%
  5. Rhonda91%
  6. Gina90%
  7. Veronica89%
  8. Carrie89%
  9. Melissa88%
  10. Jason87%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Eric45%
  4. Marc48%
  5. Tonya48%
  6. Andre48%
  7. Erik53%
  8. Derrick57%
  9. Amy59%
  10. Lisa63%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Rhonda88%
  2. Yolanda87%
  3. Christy84%
  4. Stacey84%
  5. Monica84%
  6. Veronica81%
  7. Carrie81%
  8. Nina81%
  9. Tracey79%
  10. Heidi79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill49%
  2. Marc50%
  3. Shawn51%
  4. Shane51%
  5. Eric53%
  6. Erik53%
  7. Chad53%
  8. Deanna57%
  9. Darren57%
  10. Rodney60%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Shane82%
  2. Shawn82%
  3. Tonya72%
  4. Brent72%
  5. Stacey71%
  6. Kimberly70%
  7. Derrick70%
  8. Michele70%
  9. Michelle70%
  10. Erik67%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad43%
  2. Jason47%
  3. Tamara48%
  4. Tracy50%
  5. Darren50%
  6. Brian52%
  7. Gina53%
  8. Tara53%
  9. Tina53%
  10. Bradley53%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Melinda96%
  2. Heidi96%
  3. Bradley96%
  4. Tina96%
  5. Kelly96%
  6. Melissa96%
  7. Rhonda96%
  8. Stacy96%
  9. Tracy96%
  10. Tracey96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Andre48%
  4. Tonya53%
  5. Eric55%
  6. Marc55%
  7. Erik60%
  8. Katrina65%
  9. Michelle66%
  10. Michele66%
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