Meaning
jealous, envious
Origin
Jennifer is a name of Old Brittonic origin, rooted in celtic tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (CA, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, LU, MX, NG, PR, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- elegant
- feminine
- international
- traditional
- modern
Famous people named Jennifer
- Jennifer Aniston
- Jennifer Lawrence (US actress)
- Jenifer (Cornish)
- Gwenhwyfar (Welsh)
- Arwen Undómiel
Variations
Jenny, Jen, Ferry, Fenella, Jennifer (English), Jenny (diminutive), Niffer, Fer
Nicknames
Jen, Jenny, Fery, Fen, Fer, Ferry
Popularity
Jennifer appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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