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Jenniffer

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Pronounced JEN-ih-fur /ˈdʒɛn.ɪ.fər/Medium

Meaning: A double-f spelling of Jennifer, a Cornish form of the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, read as 'fair one; white, smooth.' A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A fuller spelling of Jennifer: Jenniffer means 'fair one' (Cornish), said 'JEN-ih-fur.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin LowCornish, Welsh
MeaningA double-f spelling of Jennifer, a Cornish form of the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, read as 'fair one; white, smooth.' A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (2012)#14156 ↘ Falling
2012 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,878

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219472012

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

Jenniffer respells Jennifer, a Cornish form of the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'fair one; white and smooth.' It rode the towering 1970s Jennifer wave with an extra f, peaked in 1972, and faded as the standard spelling ruled (said 'JEN-ih-fur').

Jenniffer belonged to the seventies and has grown rare since. Rare, seventies, and classic-rooted.

Did you know? Jenniffer is a double-f spelling of Jennifer ('fair one') that peaked around 1972 — riding the huge Jennifer boom.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jenniffer — Variant of Jennifer; Cornish 'fair one'

Variations

JenniferJeniferGennifer

Nicknames

JennyJen

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If you like Jenniffer…

Jennifer— the standard spelling
Jenifer— a like spelling cousin
Guinevere— the Gwenhwyfar cousin
Jerilynn— lands in the same popularity range
Jennyfer— echoes that soft -er sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jenniffer mean?

Jenniffer is a variant of Jennifer, from the Cornish/Welsh for 'fair one; white and smooth.'

How do you pronounce Jenniffer?

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

Is Jenniffer a boy or girl name?

Jenniffer is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Jenniffer?

Jenniffer peaked in the early nineteen-seventies and is rare today.

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