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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.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Nif

Top 10

  1. Lita96%
  2. Risa96%
  3. Yancy96%
  4. Kipp96%
  5. Caroll95%
  6. Becki94%
  7. Kevan94%
  8. Debbi94%
  9. Chip94%
  10. Kenney94%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree45%
  2. Helga50%
  3. Theresia54%
  4. Rock55%
  5. Cleophus57%
  6. Frederica60%
  7. Len60%
  8. Stoney60%
  9. Les62%
  10. Rolf62%

Love potential for Nif

Bottom 10

  1. Sid53%
  2. Flint53%
  3. Barbie54%
  4. Dreama56%
  5. Micky57%
  6. Rand57%
  7. Mikki57%
  8. Velvet57%
  9. Cleve60%
  10. Deedee60%

Professional potential for Nif

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Micky45%
  4. Peri45%
  5. Davy45%
  6. Davey46%
  7. Skip47%
  8. Enola49%
  9. Suzy49%
  10. Jacki49%

Crush potential for Nif

Top 10

  1. Kenney96%
  2. Mel96%
  3. Arnie96%
  4. Randie96%
  5. Kipp96%
  6. Roddy96%
  7. Tari96%
  8. Davy96%
  9. Merilyn96%
  10. Kevan96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree45%
  2. Helga52%
  3. Georgine58%
  4. Cleophus58%
  5. Theresia60%
  6. Jame63%
  7. Rock64%
  8. Lenwood64%
  9. Les64%
  10. Rolf64%
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