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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. Alonza88%
  2. Roby87%
  3. Rollie87%
  4. Kipp86%
  5. Roddy86%
  6. Davy85%
  7. Kevan84%
  8. Kenney84%
  9. Chip84%
  10. Wayde82%

Bottom 10

  1. Rock45%
  2. Cleophus46%
  3. Len50%
  4. Stoney50%
  5. Les52%
  6. Rolf52%
  7. Gaylon55%
  8. Garold55%
  9. Darel56%
  10. Cleve56%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Woody94%
  2. Dwaine87%
  3. Kirt84%
  4. Duwayne84%
  5. Reinaldo83%
  6. Gaylon82%
  7. Mikeal82%
  8. Timmothy82%
  9. Walt82%
  10. Roby80%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint43%
  2. Rand46%
  3. Cleve50%
  4. Rolf50%
  5. Geary51%
  6. Rance52%
  7. Butch54%
  8. Len55%
  9. Stevan55%
  10. Brion55%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Randel84%
  2. Stafford84%
  3. Deryl84%
  4. Pernell84%
  5. Sanders84%
  6. Kennth84%
  7. Rock82%
  8. Lenwood80%
  9. Wayman79%
  10. Brien79%

Bottom 10

  1. Davey44%
  2. Skip45%
  3. Sid46%
  4. Raynard46%
  5. Flint48%
  6. Rudolfo49%
  7. Timmie51%
  8. Brion51%
  9. Rance51%
  10. Davy53%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Chip96%
  2. Davy96%
  3. Kipp96%
  4. Roddy96%
  5. Roby96%
  6. Ritchie96%
  7. Sid96%
  8. Skip94%
  9. Wayde93%
  10. Alphonzo93%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus51%
  2. Rolf57%
  3. Rock57%
  4. Lenwood58%
  5. Len58%
  6. Faron58%
  7. Les58%
  8. Kennard58%
  9. Kennth59%
  10. Garold59%
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