Female

Jennifer

Name Meaning:

From the Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere), composed of 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'hwyfar' (smooth, soft, phantom). Meaning "white phantom" or "fair one."

Noteable Namesakes

Jennifer Aniston (Actress); Jennifer Lopez (Singer/Actress); Jennifer Lawrence (Actress); Jennifer Garner (Actress); Guinevere (Arthurian Queen)

Origin

Cornish/Welsh

Popularity

US: #505, UK: #403

Variations/Nicknames

Jen; Jenny; Jenni; Jenifer; Guinevere

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