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First name Jennifer - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Celtic
Nameday
Meaning
Jennifer is a feminine given name of English origin. It developed as a Cornish form of the Welsh name "Gwynhwyfar", historically associated with women of fair or radiant appearance, and is also related to the variant "Guinevere". The name traces back to ancient Celtic elements meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed," combined with a root interpreted as "smooth," "soft," or sometimes "magical being."
Famous people with the first name Jennifer
- Jennifer Homendy (Person)
- Jennifer Jason Leigh (Writer)
- Jennifer Aniston (Actor)
- Jennifer Connelly (American actress)
- Jennifer Lopez (Actor)
- Jennifer Hudson (Actor)
- Jennifer Syme (Person)
- Jennifer Morrison (Actor)
- Jennifer Garner (Actor)
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