Jennie
Meaning of Jennie
Jennie is a female name with American English and British English pronunciations both pronounced as JEN-ee (/ˈdʒɛni/). It is a variation of the name Jenny. The origin of the name Jennie can be traced back to the medieval English form of Jane, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." The popularity of the name Jennie has varied over time, but it remains a timeless choice for parents looking for a classic and feminine name for their baby girl. In recent years, Jennie has been consistently ranked within the top 300 names for newborn girls in the United States.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JEN-ee (/ˈdʒɛni/)
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Notable People Named Jennie
| Jennie Kim, also known as Jennie, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actress who gained fame as a member of the girl group Blackpink before making her acting debut in 2023. |
| Jennie June was an American writer and activist from the Victorian and Edwardian era who advocated for the rights of individuals who did not conform to gender and sexual norms. |
| Jennie Lee was a Victorian Era English stage actress, singer, and dancer known for her role in the melodrama "Jo," which brought her success in London, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. |
| Jennie Garth - Jennifer Eve Garth is an American actress famous for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and What I Like About You, as well as for her reality show and memoir. |
| Jennie Bosschieter (1883–1900) was a 17-year-old girl who tragically became a victim of a heinous crime in Paterson, New Jersey, and her death received widespread national attention. |
| Jennie McGraw Fiske was a generous philanthropist to Cornell University, known for her contributions including a set of chimes and a significant bequest upon her death. |
| Jennie Livingston is an American director famous for the 1990 documentary Paris is Burning. |
| Jennie Bond - Jennifer Bond is an English journalist and television presenter known for her work as the BBC's royal correspondent and hosting shows like Cash in the Attic. |
| Jennie Kimball was an American actor, soubrette, and theatrical manager. |
| Jennie Simms is an American-Israeli professional basketball player who has played for the Israel women's national basketball team and in the WNBA for teams such as the Washington Mystics, Indiana Fever, and the Phoenix Mercury. |
| Jennie M. Forehand - Jennie Margaret Meador Forehand was an American businesswoman and legislator who served in the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates. |
| Jennie Elizabeth McAlpine is an English television actress, comedian, and businesswoman, recognized for her roles in Emmerdale and Coronation Street, as well as her participation in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! |
| Jennie Snyder Urman is an American television producer who grew up in Rye, New York and is of Jewish heritage. |
| Jennie Elizabeth Eisenhower is an American actress, director, and realtor with a notable theater career and a presidential lineage. |
| Jennie Jackson was an American singer and voice teacher, known for her role as one of the original members of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and for forming her own sextet, the Jennie Jackson Concert Company. |
