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Nif

Girl Name day: January 3
Nif is a short form of Jenifer: on birth records it is written Jenifer (25,486 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Jenifer page.
Origin: Welsh (Arthurian). Meaning: Fair one / white phantom.
A simplified spelling of Jennifer, the Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar ('gwen' fair/white + 'hwyfar' phantom/smooth).

Name day for Nif

January 3

Why this day? Nif is a short form of Jenifer, and shares its name day.

Nif is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on January 3.

The story of the name Nif

Nif is a short form of Jenifer. It keeps its origin (Welsh (Arthurian)) and meaning — fair one / white phantom, and shares its name day, January 3.

On birth records, Nif is rarely written as such: the Nifs are Jenifers (25,486 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Jenifer page.

Frequently asked questions about Nif

What does Nif mean?

Nif is a short form of Jenifer, which means fair one / white phantom.

When is Nif's name day?

January 3, together with Jenifer: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Nif a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Jenifer.

Nif's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Nif

Love potential for Nif

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita53%
  2. Zina54%
  3. Moira54%
  4. Deidre55%
  5. Nanette56%
  6. Melodie56%
  7. Caryl57%
  8. Louann60%
  9. Terese60%
  10. Kitty61%

Professional potential for Nif

Bottom 10

  1. Gay42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Dori42%
  4. Georgette42%
  5. Deidre42%
  6. Zina44%
  7. Madonna45%
  8. Nanette47%
  9. Melodie49%
  10. Kitty51%

Crush potential for Nif

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda50%
  2. Terrie53%
  3. Lourdes60%
  4. Kaye64%
  5. Georgette65%
  6. Twila65%
  7. Tena66%
  8. Moira66%
  9. Freida67%
  10. Mari68%
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