What does the name Jenny mean?

The name Jenny means "Fair, smooth".

What is the origin of the name Jenny?

Jenny is a name of Welsh origin.

In 2023, 162 babies were named Jenny in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jenny is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 162 ↘

All-Time Total: 91,246

Peak Year: 1977

Jenny is a diminutive of the name Jennifer, which is derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning "white phantom" or "fair one."

Girl names closely related to Jenny

Tiffany Jasmin Wendy Eileen Silvia May Janet Carol

Boy names closely related to Jenny

Mathew Andy Robin Steve Freddy Geoffrey Neo Dan

Names with similar meaning to Jenny

Jena Jenifer Jeniffer Jenna Jennie Jennifer

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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