Girl name
Jenny name meaning
“white and gentle; grace”
Jenny is a feminine name commonly linked to white and gentle through Jennifer, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, also interpreted as white and otherworldly. It is also a familiar form of Jane, whose Hebrew root means God is gracious, connecting it with grace. Variants include Jeni and Jenni.
What does Jenny mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jenny
A short form of Jennifer, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, usually interpreted as white and gentle or white and otherworldly. Jenny is also a familiar form of Jane, rooted in a Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
Name combinations with Jenny
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jenny, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jenny: white and gentle; grace
- Aprilia: associated with the month of April
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
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Meaning of each word
- Jenny: white and gentle; grace
- Seri: splendor, radiant beauty
- Indri: Indra's queen
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Jenny Nariswari
Meaning of each word
- Jenny: white and gentle; grace
- Nariswari: female ruler, queen
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Meaning of each word
- Rana: a lingering gaze; battle in Sanskrit
- Jenny: white and gentle; grace
- Bunga: blossom of a plant
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Jenny Ekasari
Meaning of each word
- Jenny: white and gentle; grace
- Ekasari: first essence
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Meaning of each word
- Jenny: white and gentle; grace
- Seftiani: born in September
- Afriani: associated with April
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How to pronounce Jenny
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮨᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Jenny a girl’s name?
Yes, Jenny is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Jenny ranks #380 among girl names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Jenny
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Jenny
- Jenny Tan · b. 1981
- Jenny Chang · b. 1980
- Jenny Cortez · b. 1986
- Jenny Siswono · b. 1952
- Jenny Aprilanda · b. 1989
- Jenny Bashiruddin · b. 1958
- Jenny Betty Krey · b. 1965
- Jenny Dien Rita Karouw · b. 1963
- Jenny Listanti · b. 1986
- Jenny Maria Mantiri
- Jenny Nova Monaten · b. 1981
- Jenny R L Berutu, Sh · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Jenny
What is the meaning of Jenny?
Jenny means white and gentle; grace. A short form of Jennifer, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, usually interpreted as white and gentle or white and otherworldly. Jenny is also a familiar form of Jane, rooted in a Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
Is Jenny a girl’s name?
Yes, Jenny is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jenny?
Jenny is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jenny have?
Jenny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jenny?
Jenny ranks #380 among girl names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jenny?
Other spellings: Jeni, Jenni.
What full names go well with Jenny?
Some ideas: Jenny Aprilia Sukma; Jenny Seri Indri; Jenny Nariswari.
Famous people named Jenny?
Notable people named Jenny include Jenny Tan, Jenny Chang, Jenny Cortez.
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