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      Meaning of the first name Jennifer

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Fair, Soft

      Variations

      Gennifer, Jennafer, Jennefer
      The name Jennifer, originating from the English language, derives its meaning from the words fair and soft. Historically, the name Jennifer can be traced back to medieval England, where it first emerged as a variation of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which later became Guinevere in Arthurian legend. Over time, the name Gwenhwyfar underwent various transformations, eventually giving rise to the English form Jennifer.

      In historical records, the name Jennifer began gaining popularity in the 18th century and continued to increase in usage throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. It became a particularly common name in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In modern times, Jennifer still remains a widely used name, although its popularity has somewhat diminished compared to its peak in the 1970s and 1980s. Nonetheless, Jennifer continues to be a well-recognized and beloved name, cherished for its gentle and fair connotations. It has also inspired variations and nicknames, such as Jen, Jenny, or Jenn, that are frequently used as shortened forms of the name Jennifer.

      Based on our records...

      Smith

      Smith

      This is the most common surname associated with Jennifer.
      Michael

      Michael

      This is the most common name of those married to a Jennifer.
      John

      John

      This is the most common name for a child of a Jennifer.
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      1972 is when there were the most people born with the first name Jennifer.

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