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Yennefer
Pronounced YEN-uh-fur /ˈjɛn.ə.fər/Medium
Meaning: Yennefer is the name of a sorceress in The Witcher series; it is a stylized form of Jennifer/Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar ('white; fair; smooth'). Known chiefly via pop culture, which we note.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
The girl's name Yennefer is a pop-culture form of Jennifer/Guinevere (Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white; fair; smooth'), from The Witcher series. Known chiefly via that character, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as striking and modern (said 'YEN-uh-fur').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, striking, and pop-culture-linked.
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What does the name Yennefer mean?
Yennefer is a form of Jennifer/Guinevere (Welsh 'white; fair'), known from The Witcher, which we note.
How do you pronounce Yennefer?
It's said YEN-uh-fur /ˈjɛn.ə.fər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Yennefer a boy or girl name?
Yennefer is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Yennefer?
Yennefer is a rare name for girls in the U.S.