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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. Ryles96%
  2. Pallina96%
  3. Lissie96%
  4. Tani96%
  5. Myette96%
  6. Rubes96%
  7. Linds96%
  8. Tiney96%
  9. Julisa96%
  10. Kaison96%

Bottom 10

  1. Herberto42%
  2. Juanma42%
  3. Teri-Ann42%
  4. Shuggy42%
  5. Beppe42%
  6. Ham42%
  7. Ter42%
  8. Shaney42%
  9. Iny42%
  10. Sani42%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Woody94%
  2. Penny-Pen92%
  3. Pen92%
  4. Penny-Pie92%
  5. Sheilagh91%
  6. Sheela91%
  7. Aramis91%
  8. Bia91%
  9. Ancy91%
  10. Bianchina91%

Bottom 10

  1. Sven42%
  2. Ransom42%
  3. Clintie42%
  4. Cly42%
  5. Kalle42%
  6. Clydie42%
  7. Elon42%
  8. Clate42%
  9. Ary42%
  10. Werner42%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Temperance92%
  2. Damir91%
  3. Calum91%
  4. Seneca89%
  5. Landin89%
  6. Chesley89%
  7. Jacquelyne89%
  8. Carlyn87%
  9. Lindell87%
  10. Donielle87%

Bottom 10

  1. Mol42%
  2. Ramses42%
  3. Caly42%
  4. Arry42%
  5. Kizzy42%
  6. Tys42%
  7. Rianna42%
  8. Eris42%
  9. Axi42%
  10. Zandy42%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Tashia96%
  2. Addilynn96%
  3. Kaytlyn96%
  4. Méo96%
  5. Sum96%
  6. Kenzi96%
  7. Jany96%
  8. Tylan96%
  9. Kashton96%
  10. Goldy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Main42%
  2. Con42%
  3. Tono42%
  4. Shaw42%
  5. Werner42%
  6. Shaughn42%
  7. Simi42%
  8. Constant42%
  9. Shawny42%
  10. Seph42%
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