Jenna
GirlOrigin: English · Welsh
Meaning
“pet form of Jennifer, from Cornish Gwenhwyfar, 'white wave'; also Arabic 'paradise'”
Cultural Notes
Short form of Jenny/Jennifer that became a name in its own right in the later 20th century.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1990s
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Famous People Named Jenna
- Jenna Fischer (actress), Jenna Coleman (actress), Jenna Bush Hager (broadcaster)
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