Jennie

Girl's name

Jennie is a diminutive of the name Jennifer, which is derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning "white, fair, smooth."

Meaning Fair, smooth
Origin Welsh
U.S. births in 2023 115 Rising
Peak year 1917

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Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jennie Finch - Softball pitcher, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Jennie Garth - Actress, known for "Beverly Hills, 90210."
  • Jennie Jerome - Mother of Winston Churchill.
  • Jennie Runk - Plus-size model, body positivity advocate.
  • Jennie Kim - K-pop singer, member of BLACKPINK.
  • Jennie Eisenhower - Actress, granddaughter of President Eisenhower.

Sisters for Jennie

Girl names closely related to Jennie

Tammy Aura Carina Emelyn Jenny Celine Charlene Kristy

Brothers for Jennie

Boy names closely related to Jennie

Andy Robin Steve Jaycob Albert Gio Keven Nick

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jennie

Jena Jenifer Jeniffer Jenna Jennifer Jenny

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