Origin and Meaning of Jenie

Variant of Jenny, often interpreted as 'fair and yielding' or 'white wave'.

Origin: English - Derived from the name Jennifer, which itself stems from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white ghost' or 'fair one'.

• Jenie is a less common variant of the more widely used name Jenny, which has seen varying degrees of popularity over the years.
• Jenie may be used in English-speaking regions and can cater to different cultural contexts where variations of Jennifer are favored.
• Notable figures with similar names include Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez, both of whom have heavily contributed to the popularity of related names.
• The use of the name Jenny peaked in the mid-20th century, with its variants like Jenie generally following similar trends.
• Variations of the name include Jennie, Jenny, and Genevieve, which share similar roots and connotations of beauty and fairness.