Jenifer

What is the meaning of the name Jenifer?

The name Jenifer is primarily a female name of English origin that means Fair, Soft.

The name Jennifer is originally a Cornish version of the Welsh name Gwynhwyfar, used for women of light complexion. It's also a variation of the name Gwenivere. Gwynhwyfar comes from the old Celtic word roots "white, fair, or blessed" and "sebros" meaning "Smooth/Soft" or "Magical Being."

Popularity of the name Jennifer rocketed onto the charts after the main character Jennifer/Jenny in the novel Love Story and subsequent movie in 1970. Although the name was already on the rise, it shot to #1 and stayed there for fifteen years until 1985.

Famous Jennifers include actresses Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Jones. Actress/singers Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Holliday.

BabyNames.com was founded by web developer and author, Jennifer Moss. Jennifer is also the brand name of a line of furniture.

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Stats for the Name Jenifer

Jenifer is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Jenifer is currently #502 in U.S. births