Jennifer - Names
Meaning of the name Jennifer
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
“white one” (in Welsh)
Etymology:
It is a Cornish variant of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. In English-speaking countries it started being used at the beginning of the 20th century. St. Jennifer of Athelburgh’s feast day is celebrated on 5th November.
Variants in different languages:
French: Guenièvre
Italian: Ginevra
Welsh: Gaenor
Polish: Ginewra
Trivia:
According to the legend, Guinevere was the name of King Arthur's wife.
Name days:
Estonia
15th August: Jenny
Poland
3rd November: Ginewra
Sweden
6th October: Jennifer, Jenny
UK
18th December: Jennifer
USA
3rd January: Jennifer
Famous people:
Jennifer Aniston (born 1969), American actress
Jennifer Esposito (born 1973), American actress
Jennifer Finnigan (born 1979), Canadian actress
Jennifer Johnston (born 1930), Irish writer
Jennifer Lien (born 1974), American actress
Jennifer Lopez (1969), American actress and singer
Jennifer Love Hewitt (born 1979), American actress
Jennifer Morrison (1979), American actress
Jennifer Veal born 1991), British vlogger
Additional information:
In astrology the name’s ruling planet is Saturn, and its supportive numbers are 1, 4, 8, 10. According to numerology a person who bears this name is influential, creative, tolerant, helpful and empathic.
Popularity of the name:
England: 217th in 2014
USA: 252nd in 2015