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Jenifer

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Pronounced JEN-ə-fər /ˈdʒɛn.ə.fər/High

Meaning: Single-n spelling of Jennifer — from Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere), 'white/fair and smooth, the fair one'Medium

In 30 seconds: The fair one: Jenifer spells Jennifer — 'white/fair and smooth'. Soft, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumWelsh, Cornish
MeaningSingle-n spelling of Jennifer — from Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere), 'white/fair and smooth, the fair one'
U.S. rank (2025)#7282 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 25,551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419332025

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

Jenifer is a single-n spelling of Jennifer — the Cornish form of Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white/fair and smooth' (gwen, 'white, fair, blessed', plus hwyfar, 'smooth, soft') — the fair, magical queen of Arthurian legend. A soft, classic name (an enormous 1970s–80s favourite as Jennifer); the single-n styling personalizes it (nickname Jen, Jenny).

It registers thinly beside Jennifer. Rare now, white-fair-and-smooth at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jennifer comes from the Cornish form of Guinevere (Gwenhwyfar), 'white/fair and smooth; the fair enchantress' (Welsh gwen, 'fair', plus hwyfar, 'smooth, soft') — Jenifer is a single-n spelling, soft and classic.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Jennifer — root etymology

Variations

JenniferJeneferGennifer

Nicknames

Jen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jenifer mean?

Jenifer spells Jennifer — Cornish/Welsh 'white/fair and smooth; the fair one' (Guinevere).

How do you pronounce Jenifer?

It's said JEN-ə-fər /ˈdʒɛn.ə.fər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jenifer a boy or girl name?

Jenifer is a girl's name.

How popular is Jenifer?

Jenifer is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jennifer is more common.

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