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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. Rylie96%
  2. Allyson96%
  3. Julisa96%
  4. Paola96%
  5. Shayla96%
  6. Delaney96%
  7. Kyara96%
  8. Nyah96%
  9. Kaleigh96%
  10. Keira96%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Santos42%
  3. Jose42%
  4. Desire42%
  5. Ivan42%
  6. Luc42%
  7. Faith42%
  8. Ignacio42%
  9. Ciro42%
  10. Isaak42%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Camren94%
  2. Aramis91%
  3. Zaria88%
  4. Braylon88%
  5. Giovanni87%
  6. Bradlee87%
  7. Calista87%
  8. Gabriella86%
  9. Yasmine86%
  10. Alexzander86%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Ciro42%
  3. Luc42%
  4. Jazlynn42%
  5. Slade42%
  6. Clayton42%
  7. Marek43%
  8. Kate44%
  9. Ignacio46%
  10. Esau46%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Kendal92%
  2. Landin89%
  3. Baron89%
  4. Simran87%
  5. Vanesa86%
  6. Maryelizabeth86%
  7. Eben85%
  8. Serena85%
  9. Elder84%
  10. Adair84%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramses42%
  2. Rianna42%
  3. Brayan42%
  4. Max42%
  5. Ryann42%
  6. Trevion42%
  7. Cesar42%
  8. Babyboy42%
  9. Braylon42%
  10. Rohan42%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Esteban96%
  2. Kaytlyn96%
  3. Deasia96%
  4. Tylan96%
  5. Dajuan96%
  6. Haylie96%
  7. Angelo96%
  8. Alivia96%
  9. Shaniyah96%
  10. Kieran96%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Santos42%
  3. Ciro42%
  4. Luc42%
  5. Jose42%
  6. Isaak42%
  7. Ignacio43%
  8. Ivan44%
  9. Adolfo45%
  10. Desire46%
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