Jennifer as a Female Name
Jennifer is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Jennifer for a girl get a name with a clear Cornish (Celtic) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Jennifer means “fair one, white phantom” and is of Cornish (Celtic) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Guinevere, Gwenhwyfar, Jenny, Jen, Jennie.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Jennifer across all genders, see the complete Jennifer name meaning.
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Is Jennifer a girl's name?+
Jennifer is most commonly a girl's name. It means “fair one, white phantom” and is of Cornish (Celtic) origin.
What does Jennifer mean?+
Jennifer means “fair one, white phantom” and originates from Cornish (Celtic).