The girl's name Jennifer \j(e)-nni-fer\ is pronounced JEN-ee-fer, JEN-if-er. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "fair one". Variant of Guinevere. Mythology: in Arthurian tales, Guinevere was Arthur's queen. The name is made popular by film celebrity Jennifer Jones. Literary: Bernard Shaw used the name for the character of Jennifer Dubedat in "The Doctor's Dilemma" (1905). Jenifer is a spelling variant used especially in Cornwall. See also Gaynor and Ginevra. Actresses Jennifer Gray, Jennifer Jones, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jennifer O'Neill, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Lopez.

ORIGIN
Welsh

MEANING
Fair one

A former No. 1 name during the 1970s and 1980s and listed among the top 100 since 1956. Originated from Guinevere who was the wife of Arthur, the legendary king of Britain. Gained popularity as a literary name in George Bernard Shaw's 1906 play, "The Doctor's Dilemma." Several actresses have kept the name in front of the public throughout the years including, Jennifer Jones who won several coveted roles during the 1940s and 1950s, Jennifer O'Neill who starred in the 1971 blockbuster film "Summer of '42," and more recently Jennifer Aniston who played Rachel Green on the hit television series, "Friends."

VARIATIONS
Jenkin Jenson

ALTERNATIVES
Jenefer Genifer Geniffer Jenifer

NICKNAMES
Jen Jenny

FAMOUS Jennifers
Jennifer Connelly (actress) Jennifer Garner (actress) Jennifer Love Hewitt (actress) Jennifer Lopez (singer/actress)

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