Origin and Meaning of Jennifer

Fair one; white phantom

Origin: Cornish - Derived from the Cornish name Gwenhwyfar, which is a combination of the elements 'gwen' meaning 'fair' or 'white' and 'hwyfar' meaning 'phantom' or 'spirit'.

• Jennifer became a very popular name in the United States in the mid-20th century, largely due to its use in popular culture, especially in the 1970s and 1980s.
• The name Jennifer has been used by various cultures, with forms such as Ginevra in Italian and Guinevere in Anglo-Saxon literature.
• Notable bearers of the name include actresses Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jennifer Lopez.
• In the United States, Jennifer was the most popular girl's name from the 1970s until the early 1980s, peaking in popularity in 1974.
• Variations of Jennifer include Jenn, Jenna, and Jenifer, as well as creative spellings like Jynifer.