Jennifer
Meaning of Jennifer
Jennifer is a Cornish twist on the old Welsh Gwenhwyfar—Queen Guinevere herself—so the name carries royal roots yet rolls off the tongue like masala chai-scented breeze, simple JEN-uh-fur. Meaning “white wave” or “fair spirit,” it promises freshness and light, just the thing for a newborn’s first morning. From Arthur’s round table to Hollywood spotlights—picture Lopez’s dance moves, Aniston’s sitcom charm, and Lawrence’s fearless bow—Jennifer has shown she can groove in any era. In Indian metros she slips easily between surnames like D’Souza and Deshmukh, proof that she’s a global traveler at heart. She topped U.S. charts through the 1970s but, like a timeless Bollywood classic, still packs the theater, sitting snugly in today’s Top 500. Pick Jennifer and you hand your daughter a name that feels familiar, sounds musical, and invites her to script her own epic with a smile.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as JEN-uh-fur (/ˈdʒɛn.ə.fər/)
American English
- Pronunced as JEN-uh-fur (/ˈdʒɛn.ə.fɚ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Jennifer
| Jennifer Lopez, known as J.Lo, is a groundbreaking American entertainer who broke barriers for Latino Americans and influenced music, fashion, and culture. |
| Jennifer Lawrence is an award-winning American actress and producer whose films have grossed billions worldwide. |
| American actress Jennifer Aniston gained international fame and awards for her role as Rachel Green on Friends and remains one of the world's highest-paid actresses. |
| Jennifer Anne Garner is an American actress born in Houston, raised in Charleston, and known for her roles in "Time of Your Life," "Pearl Harbor," and "Catch Me If You Can." |
| Jennifer Lynn Connelly is an American actress who started as a child model and gained acclaim for roles in films like Labyrinth and Requiem for a Dream. |
| Jennifer Hudson, known as J.Hud, is an American entertainer who achieved EGOT status in 2022. |
| Jennifer Love Hewitt is an American actress and singer who rose to fame as a teen star in Party of Five and the I Know What You Did Last Summer films. |
| American actress Jennifer Jason Leigh rose to fame with her role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and earned Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for her performance in The Hateful Eight. |
| Jennifer Doudna is an American biochemist who won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her pioneering development of CRISPR gene editing. |
| Jennifer Maria Capriati is an American former tennis player who achieved world No. 1 status, won three Grand Slam titles, and earned an Olympic gold medal. |
| Jennifer Beals is an American actress acclaimed for her role in Flashdance, which earned her an NAACP Image Award and a Golden Globe nomination. |
| Jennifer Grey is an American actress who achieved worldwide fame and a Golden Globe nomination for her role in "Dirty Dancing." |
| Jennifer Esposito is an American actress known for her roles in the film Crash and TV series like Blue Bloods and The Boys. |
| Jennifer Marie Morrison is an American actress and director best known for her roles as Dr. Allison Cameron on House and Emma Swan on Once Upon a Time. |
| Jennifer Michelle Lee is the Oscar-winning co-director of Frozen who broke barriers as the first female chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios. |
