Jennings
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jennings
Jennings is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Jenning," derived from the medieval given name Jenning, itself a diminutive of John through Old English and Germanic linguistic roots.
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Etymology
Jennings is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Jenning," derived from the medieval given name Jenning, itself a diminutive of John through Old English and Germanic linguistic roots. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and its diaspora, with no specific religious association beyond the Christian origin of its root name John.
Jennings currently ranks #1,841 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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