Jennalee

Meaning of Jennalee

Jennalee is a contemporary Anglo-American feminine given name formed by blending the Welsh-derived Jennifer (“fair one”) with the English toponym Lee (“clearing” or “meadow”). First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1933 (six occurrences, rank 573), it experienced a modest peak in the late 1980s—39 registrations in 1987, rank 769—before settling into sporadic use in the decades that followed. In 2024, only six newborns bore the name (rank 944), underscoring its status as a distinctive yet approachable option. Phonetically rendered JEN-uh-lee (/ˈdʒɛnəliː/), Jennalee appeals to parents seeking a name with familiar linguistic roots and a nuanced, individual character.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as JEN-uh-lee (/ˈdʒɛnəliː/)

• Jemma
• Jennifer
• Jenna
• Janelle
• Jenelle
• Jennica