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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. Nick88%
  2. Monte85%
  3. Byron83%
  4. Bret83%
  5. Perry81%
  6. Benny81%
  7. Kenny81%
  8. Kelvin80%
  9. Fredrick80%
  10. Teddy78%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt42%
  2. Pete44%
  3. Bradford45%
  4. Dwight50%
  5. Stewart50%
  6. Sherman52%
  7. Randolph52%
  8. Guy54%
  9. Stuart55%
  10. Rickey58%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Teddy83%
  2. Ron80%
  3. Perry77%
  4. Nick76%
  5. Sammy74%
  6. Benny73%
  7. Fredrick72%
  8. Monte72%
  9. Kelvin72%
  10. Terence71%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Van46%
  3. Randal50%
  4. Dwight51%
  5. Randolph53%
  6. Bradford54%
  7. Guy54%
  8. Rickey55%
  9. Rick55%
  10. Brad56%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Clay78%
  2. Kent78%
  3. Bradford77%
  4. Stuart77%
  5. Sherman75%
  6. Vaughn72%
  7. Stewart72%
  8. Darrel72%
  9. Gregg71%
  10. Cleveland70%

Bottom 10

  1. Rocky43%
  2. Rudy44%
  3. Daryl45%
  4. Freddy47%
  5. Rex48%
  6. Dwayne48%
  7. Van50%
  8. Timmy50%
  9. Garry53%
  10. Byron53%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Nick96%
  2. Kenny96%
  3. Sammy94%
  4. Rudy93%
  5. Teddy93%
  6. Garry93%
  7. Ken92%
  8. Matt92%
  9. Ted90%
  10. Benny90%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt45%
  2. Bradford49%
  3. Dwight52%
  4. Pete53%
  5. Stuart56%
  6. Stewart57%
  7. Laurence59%
  8. Sherman61%
  9. Kent62%
  10. Guy62%
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