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Jennifier

Female

« Jennifer is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, meaning "white wave" or "fair and smooth". »

#11471 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Jennifer is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which is composed of two elements: "gwen" meaning white or fair, and "hwyfar" meaning smooth or peaceful. Thus, Jennifer can be interpreted as meaning "white wave" or "fair and smooth." The name was popularized in the English-speaking world through the character of Jennifer Hofland in the novel "Jennifer" by Kathleen Winsor, published in 1937. The name Jennifer gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It was among the top ten most popular names for girls in several years during this period. Today, Jennifer remains a widely recognized and commonly used name, although its popularity has somewhat decreased since the height of its trend. There are several variations and derivative forms of the name Jennifer, including Jenifer, Jenny, Jenna, Jenni, Gennifer, Janifer, and Janine. Some famous individuals with the name Jennifer include American actresses Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lawrence, British singer-songwriter Jennifer Saunders, and American tennis player Jennifer Capriati. In summary, Jennifer is a feminine given name of Welsh origin that means "white wave" or "fair and smooth." It gained popularity through a novel published in 1937 and remains widely recognized today. There are several variations and derivative forms of the name, and it has been borne by numerous notable individuals throughout history.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Jennifier since 1880

Total births
506
Total since 1880
Peak year
1975
38 births
in 1993
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years