The nameJenifer
Jenifer is a girl's name, a variant of Jennifer, mostly given in France in the early 2000s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Like Jennifer, it goes back to the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, Queen Guinevere, often understood as "white and smooth".
Origin
English, of Welsh origin.
History
First given in France in the late 1960s, Jenifer peaked in 2002, the year the singer Jenifer won Star Academy, then became very rare.
Famous people named Jenifer
- Jenifer, French singer
Popularity of the name Jenifer
Jenifer in France
Jenifer was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 525 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Jenifer. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Jenifer in France were born before 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jenifer mean?
Like Jennifer, it goes back to the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, Queen Guinevere, often understood as "white and smooth".
What is the origin of the name Jenifer?
English, of Welsh origin.
Is Jenifer a girl's or a boy's name?
Jenifer is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Jenifer?
Jenifer, French singer.