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The meaning and history of the name Jennifer.


JENNIFER

From a Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (see GUINEVERE). This name has only been common outside of Cornwall since the beginning of the 20th century, after it was featured in George Bernard Shaw's play 'The Doctor's Dilemma' (1906).


Usage: Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Swedish
Short Forms: JEN, JENA, JENAE, JENELLE, JENESSA, JENI, JENN, JENNA, JENNI, JENNIE, JENNY, YENNY)
Variants: JENIFER, YENIFER)
Famous People: Jennifer Lopezwiki (Singer, 1969, United States), Jennifer Anistonwiki (Actor, 1969, United States), Jennifer Garnerwiki (Actor, 1972, United States), Jennifer Love Hewittwiki (Actor, 1979, United States), Jennifer Connellywiki (Actor, 1970, United States), Jennifer Lawrencewiki (Actor, 1990, United States), Jennifer Joneswiki (Actor, 1919, United States), Jennifer Hudsonwiki (Actor, 1981, United States), Jennifer Capriatiwiki (Tennis Player, 1976, United States), Jennifer Morrisonwiki (Actor, 1979, United States)
Popularity: *Popularity is given by the percentage of usage over the years.