Yennefer
Polish fictional · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Yennefer
Yennefer is a fictional name created by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, derived from the Welsh name Guinevere through phonetic alteration and linguistic transformation.
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Etymology
Yennefer is a fictional name created by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, derived from the Welsh name Guinevere through phonetic alteration and linguistic transformation. The name has no historical etymology or usage predating its appearance in Sapkowski's 1986 novel "The Last Wish," and has become primarily associated with fantasy literature and the video game adaptations of The Witcher series.
Yennefer currently ranks #13,139 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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