English · Girl name
Jenna
“diminutive of Jennifer; fair or white”
About the name Jenna
Jenna is an English feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Jennifer. Jennifer itself is the Cornish form of Guinevere, which is derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning ‘fair’ or ‘white.’ Over time, Jenna became established as an independent given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. A notable bearer is Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of President George W. Bush and a television host on NBC’s Today. The name Jenna has also appeared in various works of television and literature.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Jennifer; fair or white
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JEN-ah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Jenna
- Jenna Marie
- Jenna Elizabeth
- Jenna Grace
- Jenna Rose
- Jenna Ann
Questions about Jenna
- What does Jenna mean?
- Jenna is an English name meaning "diminutive of Jennifer; fair or white".
- How do you pronounce Jenna?
- Jenna is pronounced JEN-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Jenna?
- Variants of Jenna include Jen.
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