Female Name
Jennie
ˈd͡ʒɛn.i
ˈjɛ.nɪ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
ballerinas
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ie
human Sesame Street characters
Path to Nowhere characters
pop music
pop singers
The Four Hundred members
voice actors
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
youthful80%
informal80%
common65%
natural65%
wholesome80%
simple80%
Meaning & Etymology
Jennie is a variant of the name Jenny. Historically, before the 20th century, the spelling 'Jennie' was more commonly used. The name itself is often associated with warmth and familiarity, and it has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature, film, and music.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jenny
Evolution:
The name Jennie evolved as a variant of Jenny, which itself is a diminutive of Jennifer. Jennifer originates from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white fairy'.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and historical name records