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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. Fernando95%
  2. Mackenzie95%
  3. Emma94%
  4. Nathan94%
  5. Elijah93%
  6. Madison93%
  7. Sydney92%
  8. Aidan92%
  9. Ella91%
  10. Kaylee90%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Jose42%
  3. Ivan42%
  4. Faith42%
  5. Madelyn46%
  6. Hector48%
  7. Hannah48%
  8. Isaac52%
  9. Preston53%
  10. Clayton55%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Gabriella86%
  2. Ella85%
  3. Fernando85%
  4. Elijah85%
  5. Eli84%
  6. Eduardo84%
  7. Haley84%
  8. Miguel84%
  9. Samuel84%
  10. Antonio83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Clayton42%
  3. Cole47%
  4. Preston48%
  5. Grant50%
  6. Juan51%
  7. Chase52%
  8. Bryce52%
  9. Hunter52%
  10. Xavier52%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Juan82%
  2. Isabel81%
  3. Grace79%
  4. Gabriel79%
  5. Jocelyn78%
  6. Hannah76%
  7. Spencer75%
  8. Jose74%
  9. Sophia74%
  10. Sophie74%

Bottom 10

  1. Max42%
  2. Caleb42%
  3. Chase42%
  4. Brianna45%
  5. Ivan46%
  6. Brady48%
  7. Preston48%
  8. Savannah49%
  9. Destiny50%
  10. Hope51%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Adriana96%
  2. Sydney96%
  3. Fernando96%
  4. Riley96%
  5. Javier96%
  6. Gabriella96%
  7. Diego96%
  8. Brianna96%
  9. Alexa96%
  10. Sabrina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Jose42%
  3. Ivan44%
  4. Hannah47%
  5. Faith49%
  6. Hector55%
  7. Isabel56%
  8. Isaac58%
  9. Jocelyn60%
  10. Clayton60%
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