Jenny: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: je-hnne-e
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: White spirit

Jenny is a girl's name that originates from the more formal name Jennifer, which is a Cornish form of Guinevere, derived from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning "white, fair" and hwyfar, meaning "smooth, soft". It is also associated with the name Jane, and in the Middle Ages, it was a pet name for people called Jean. The name Jenny means "fair one" and is sometimes used as a feminine form of John. The name has been popular for centuries and is associated with many talented and well-known individuals, such as Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez.

Jenny Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jenny is currently #629 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Jenny is currently #329 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jenny is currently #620 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Jenny is currently #327 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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