Jenny

White wave; Celtic origin meaning "fair wave" or "sea foam"

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Jenny meaning & origin

Jenny is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "White wave; Celtic origin meaning "fair wave" or "sea foam"". Listed origin: Welsh.

Pronunciation

JEN-ee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Jenny. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Jen

Middle Name Ideas

  • Jenny Rose
  • Jenny Grace
  • Jenny Marie
  • Jenny Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Jenny Lind (opera singer)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jenny

What does the name Jenny mean?

Jenny is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "White wave; Celtic origin meaning "fair wave" or "sea foam"". Listed origin: Welsh.

How do you pronounce Jenny?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is JEN-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Jenny?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Jenny. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Jenny?

Ideas to try include Jen. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Jenny?

Try Jenny Rose, Jenny Grace, Jenny Marie, Jenny Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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