Fenna

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Pronounced FEN-ah /ˈfɛn.ɑ/High

Meaning: From the Frisian/Dutch — a feminine of Fen/Fenne, variously linked to the Germanic frith, 'peace'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Peace: Fenna is Frisian/Dutch. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowFrisian

MeaningFrom the Frisian/Dutch — a feminine of Fen/Fenne, variously linked to the Germanic frith, 'peace'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9053 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fenna comes from the Frisian/Dutch — a feminine of Fen/Fenne, variously linked to the Germanic frith, 'peace' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'FEN-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Dutch and Frisian families. Rare, peace at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Fenna is a Frisian/Dutch name (a feminine of Fen/Fenne) variously linked to the Germanic frith, 'peace' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'FEN-ah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Fenna — routes layered

Variations

FenneFenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fenna mean?

Fenna is a Frisian/Dutch name, variously linked to the Germanic 'peace'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Fenna?

It's said FEN-ah /ˈfɛn.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fenna a boy or girl name?

Fenna is a girl's name.

How popular is Fenna?

Fenna is a very rare name in the U.S.