Gennifer
Welsh · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Gennifer
The name 'Gennifer' is a variant of 'Jennifer', which derives from the Welsh name 'Gwenhwyfar', meaning "white phantom" or "white wave" from the roots *gwen* ("white, fair") and *hwyfar* ("smooth, soft" or "phantom").
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Etymology
The name 'Gennifer' is a variant of 'Jennifer', which derives from the Welsh name 'Gwenhwyfar', meaning "white phantom" or "white wave" from the roots *gwen* ("white, fair") and *hwyfar* ("smooth, soft" or "phantom"). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably in Wales and Britain, with historical ties to the Arthurian legend of Queen Guinevere, King Arthur's wife.
Gennifer currently ranks #17,922 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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