Jennyfer
Welsh/Cornish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Jennyfer
Jennyfer is a variant spelling of Jennifer, derived from the Cornish name Guinevere, which comes from the Welsh "Gwenhwyfar" meaning "fair one" or "white wave" (from "gwen" meaning white and "hwyfar" meaning fair/smooth).
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Etymology
Jennyfer is a variant spelling of Jennifer, derived from the Cornish name Guinevere, which comes from the Welsh "Gwenhwyfar" meaning "fair one" or "white wave" (from "gwen" meaning white and "hwyfar" meaning fair/smooth). The name became popular in English-speaking cultures during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, following its association with actress Jennifer Jones and the 1970 film "Love Story," though its literary roots trace to Arthurian legend as the name of King Arthur's queen.
Jennyfer currently ranks #13,947 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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