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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. Kaison96%
  2. Cass96%
  3. Luchino96%
  4. Téio96%
  5. Ishaan96%
  6. Krish95%
  7. Aarush95%
  8. Ferdie95%
  9. Fer95%
  10. Nando95%

Bottom 10

  1. Herberto42%
  2. Juanma42%
  3. Shuggy42%
  4. Beppe42%
  5. Ham42%
  6. Shaney42%
  7. Abie42%
  8. Shawnie42%
  9. Raymie42%
  10. Cly42%

Love potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Woody94%
  2. Aramis91%
  3. Olaf90%
  4. Jojo88%
  5. Pietro88%
  6. Jonty88%
  7. Thon88%
  8. Nanni87%
  9. Bradlee87%
  10. Emilianito87%

Bottom 10

  1. Sven42%
  2. Ransom42%
  3. Clintie42%
  4. Cly42%
  5. Kalle42%
  6. Clydie42%
  7. Clate42%
  8. Werner42%
  9. Ciro42%
  10. Clay-Clay42%

Professional potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Damir91%
  2. Calum91%
  3. Landin89%
  4. Shlomo86%
  5. Green85%
  6. Chesterie85%
  7. Eben85%
  8. Ham84%
  9. Manley84%
  10. Gardner84%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramses42%
  2. Caly42%
  3. Tys42%
  4. Axi42%
  5. Zandy42%
  6. Dariusz42%
  7. Luther Jr42%
  8. Ares42%
  9. Axelou42%
  10. Damo42%

Crush potential for Jenn

Top 10

  1. Méo96%
  2. Tylan96%
  3. Kashton96%
  4. Dajuan96%
  5. Sandro96%
  6. Natty96%
  7. Téio96%
  8. Teban96%
  9. Jav96%
  10. Coltin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Main42%
  2. Shaw42%
  3. Werner42%
  4. Shaughn42%
  5. Shawny42%
  6. Seph42%
  7. Pepito42%
  8. Kalle42%
  9. Roly42%
  10. Rolo42%
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