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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. Jason87%
  2. Bradley83%
  3. Wesley83%
  4. Jeremy81%
  5. Lance81%
  6. Darren78%
  7. Troy76%
  8. Brian74%
  9. Mario72%
  10. Brent67%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Eric45%
  4. Marc48%
  5. Andre48%
  6. Erik53%
  7. Derrick57%
  8. Chad65%
  9. Rodney65%
  10. Brent67%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Jeremy77%
  2. Mario69%
  3. Jason67%
  4. Bradley67%
  5. Troy67%
  6. Brian67%
  7. Brent64%
  8. Lance64%
  9. Scott64%
  10. Andre63%

Bottom 10

  1. Marc50%
  2. Shawn51%
  3. Shane51%
  4. Eric53%
  5. Erik53%
  6. Chad53%
  7. Darren57%
  8. Rodney60%
  9. Derrick61%
  10. Andre63%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Shane82%
  2. Shawn82%
  3. Brent72%
  4. Derrick70%
  5. Erik67%
  6. Scott65%
  7. Andre65%
  8. Wesley64%
  9. Marc63%
  10. Eric62%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad43%
  2. Jason47%
  3. Darren50%
  4. Brian52%
  5. Bradley53%
  6. Troy55%
  7. Jeremy59%
  8. Lance60%
  9. Mario60%
  10. Eric62%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Bradley96%
  2. Jason96%
  3. Wesley95%
  4. Mario92%
  5. Lance89%
  6. Troy88%
  7. Jeremy87%
  8. Darren87%
  9. Chad84%
  10. Brian83%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Andre48%
  4. Eric55%
  5. Marc55%
  6. Erik60%
  7. Derrick67%
  8. Rodney69%
  9. Brent70%
  10. Scott70%
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