Jenna

englishGirl★★★★☆ Popular

Origin and Meaning

The name Jenna is a girl's name of english origin meaning “fair phantom”.

Jenna is a modern English name that likely evolved as a variant of Jennifer or the Welsh Gwenhwyfar. It became popular in the late 20th century, thanks in part to celebrities like actress Jenna Elfman. Its soft and inviting sound has kept it in favor over the years. Jenna is a versatile name that can be paired easily, and doesn’t often require a nickname due to its brevity and clarity.

At a Glance

Originenglish
GenderGirl
Meaningfair phantom
Popularity★★★★☆ (7/10)
Syllables2
Starts withJ
Stylespopular, modern

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