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Jenni

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Pronounced JEN-ee /ˈdʒɛn.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Jennifer — from the Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'fair, white, smooth; soft, holy' (gwen, 'fair, white', plus a 'smooth/holy' element)Low

In 30 seconds: Fair; smooth, soft: Jenni pets Jennifer — 'fair; smooth'. Friendly, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumWelsh, Cornish
MeaningA pet form of Jennifer — from the Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'fair, white, smooth; soft, holy' (gwen, 'fair, white', plus a 'smooth/holy' element)
U.S. rank (2025)#8078 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,548

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219452025

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

Jenni is a pet form of Jennifer — from the Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'gwen, fair, white', plus a 'smooth, soft, holy' element — the same root that gave Guinevere. A friendly, classic nickname-name (the -i styling personalizes it; the full name is Jennifer).

In the U.S. it appears beside Jenny. Rare as a formal name, fair-and-smooth at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Jennifer comes from the Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'fair, white, smooth; soft' (the source of Guinevere) — Jenni is its friendly pet form (said 'JEN-ee').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Jennifer — root etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jenni mean?

Jenni pets Jennifer — Welsh/Cornish 'fair, white, smooth; soft'.

How do you pronounce Jenni?

It's said JEN-ee /ˈdʒɛn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jenni a boy or girl name?

Jenni is a girl's name.

How popular is Jenni?

Jenni is a rare name in the U.S.

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