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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. Mateo96%
  2. Luca96%
  3. Lorenzo92%
  4. Beau91%
  5. Kendrick90%
  6. Gael89%
  7. Emilio89%
  8. Kaiden88%
  9. Jayce87%
  10. Jase87%

Bottom 10

  1. Abel52%
  2. August54%
  3. Titus54%
  4. Moses55%
  5. Royce55%
  6. Sterling57%
  7. Lionel57%
  8. King59%
  9. Thaddeus59%
  10. Bennett60%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Emiliano87%
  2. Simon84%
  3. Beau84%
  4. Tobias84%
  5. Mateo81%
  6. Emilio80%
  7. Lorenzo79%
  8. Alonzo78%
  9. Santiago78%
  10. Griffin78%

Bottom 10

  1. Ryker48%
  2. Maverick49%
  3. King49%
  4. Ryder49%
  5. Royce49%
  6. Sterling49%
  7. Axel51%
  8. Lionel51%
  9. Maddox51%
  10. Hudson51%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Graham82%
  2. Solomon78%
  3. Bennett77%
  4. Emmett74%
  5. Greyson72%
  6. Asher72%
  7. Reed72%
  8. Simon71%
  9. Weston70%
  10. Camden70%

Bottom 10

  1. Xander42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Zander42%
  4. Axel42%
  5. Amir44%
  6. Lorenzo45%
  7. Holden46%
  8. King46%
  9. Cash47%
  10. Jayce47%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Braxton96%
  2. Xander96%
  3. Bryson96%
  4. Luca96%
  5. Kaiden96%
  6. Matteo96%
  7. Mateo96%
  8. Kendrick96%
  9. Kingston96%
  10. Emiliano96%

Bottom 10

  1. Abel52%
  2. Moses55%
  3. August56%
  4. Solomon59%
  5. Bennett63%
  6. Lane64%
  7. Sterling64%
  8. Royce64%
  9. Reed65%
  10. Titus65%
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