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Girl Name

Jennifer

"White shadow, fair one, white wave"

About the Name Jennifer

Meaning

White shadow, fair one, white wave

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Girl

First Letter

J

Jennifer is a girl name of Celtic origin. The name means "White shadow, fair one, white wave" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#120
1950
#12
1960
#1
1970
#1
1980
#5
1990
#22
2000
#68
2010
#350
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Jennifer

  • JA Jennifer Aniston
  • JL Jennifer Lawrence
  • JL Jennifer Lopez

Names Similar to Jennifer

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Rich, God beholds, gift

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Gift from God, fragrant flower

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Jade

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Precious green stone, wisdom

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Starts with
J
Origin
Celtic

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