Geniffer
Cornish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Geniffer
The name 'Geniffer' is a variant of 'Jennifer', which derives from the Cornish form of the Welsh name 'Gwenhwyfar', meaning "white phantom" or "white wave" from the roots *gwen* ("white, fair") and *hwyfar* ("smooth, phantom").
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Etymology
The name 'Geniffer' is a variant of 'Jennifer', which derives from the Cornish form of the Welsh name 'Gwenhwyfar', meaning "white phantom" or "white wave" from the roots *gwen* ("white, fair") and *hwyfar* ("smooth, phantom"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity in the 20th century partly due to the character Jennifer in the 1970 film *Love Story*.
Geniffer currently ranks #11,222 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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