Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Jenny is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (CO, DE, EC, FR, GB, GT, HK, IS, IT, MY, PE, SG, US).
Style
- feminine
- classic
- international
- soft
- traditional
- nature
Famous people named Jenny
- Jenny Lind (Swedish opera singer)
- Saint Jenny of the Cross
- Joan of Arc
Variations
Jeannie, Janet, Jennie, Janni, Jennyfer, Gennie, Jen, Janie, Genny
Nicknames
Jen, Gen, Jennefer, Janie
Popularity
Jenny 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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