Holding steady.
Popularity of Jennipher since 1965
Babies named Jennipher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 193 |
| 1980s | 213 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jennipher is a modern respelling of the classic Jennifer, which itself came from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, better known as Guinevere from Arthurian legend. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1965 and experienced a modest peak in 1984, the same year it reached its highest usage. Since then, Jennipher has maintained a stable but very low frequency, never entering the top 1000 names nationally. Its rarity and distinctive spelling set it apart in a sea of more common variants, making it a choice that feels both familiar and unique.
Jennipher is a modern respelling of Jennifer, itself an English variant of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere). The name derives from the Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and 'hwyfar' meaning 'smooth, soft' or 'phantom, spirit'. It has been in use in the English-speaking world since the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Jenny, Jenni
Sibling names for Jennipher
Names that share Jennipher's style, for a brother or sister.
