Jennifer (meaning and origin)

The best thing about the name Jennifer:
ITS A BEAUTIFUL NAME
The worst thing about the name:
ITS COMMON
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
I WOULD HOPE TO HAVE A MORE UNIQUE NAME-- MACIE OR SOMETHING CUTE!
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I'VE SHORTENED IT TO JENI- MY BROTHER WAS 2 WHEN I WAS BORN AND THOUGH MY PARENTS DIDN'T WANT PEOPLE TO CALL ME JENNIFER ALL HE COULD SAY WAS JENNIE-FROM-HER SO IT WAS SHORTENED TO JENNIE. IT HAS SINCE BEEN JENNI JENNY JEN-E JENI
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
its better then the name my dad picked out
The worst thing about the name:
there are so many people named jennifer so when my name is called im confused wether it was me or someone else
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
it would have been heather
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The best thing about the name Jennifer:
U can shorten it
The worst thing about the name:
I get the nickname jen jen I hate it
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
It would be tammy, everyone in my family hated it so my mum changed it
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There is a name for every age group you go through
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
very simple name
The worst thing about the name:
a little to common
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
hmm...no it fits me
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hey it could be worse i could be named jessica....not thats its a bad name i just went to school with 5 jessicas and we all were best friends. they just called us the j's lol
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
Always have a conversation starter b/c everyone else is named Jennifer, too.
The worst thing about the name:
People calling you Jen, which no one you know actually calls you.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
Nah.
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My mother wanted to call me Alexis Aimee. I guess I can't complain.
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
people understand it
The worst thing about the name:
people want to shorten it and call you jen or jenny
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
no
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The best thing about the name Jennifer:
Everyone knows a Jennifer so it can make for good stories.
The worst thing about the name:
Everyone knows a Jennifer so it's annoying. Not unique at all!
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
It was my grandmother's dying wish so I don't think I would feel as strongly connectec to her if she hadn't named me.
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I didn't used to like my name, but it has grown on me. I sometimes use Jen, but mainly Jennifer. I HATE Jenny!
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
I have so many nicknames.
The worst thing about the name:
The names too common.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
Don't think so.
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The best thing about the name Jennifer:
lots of variation of nick names
The worst thing about the name:
too many, people spelling jen wrong, and being called jenny
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:

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my fiance loves calling me jennifer
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
Its easy to Pronounce, its a pretty name But Common!!
The worst thing about the name:
Ughh people shortin my name to jenny and i hate that name!
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
I prolly wouldnt be the person i am today if i didnt have my name because a name gives someone a personialty.
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Jennifer is an over used name! but atleast the best part about being jennifer is its dosent have a title as slut, or whore like brittanys, christinas and other names...
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
I don't think there is anything to put here
The worst thing about the name:
Um, I go to school with several other Jennifers and it gets confusing who everyone is talking to.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
um, probably not.
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I hate my name, too many people have the name and isn't something that can be good for growing old with.
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
No one ever mispronounces it
The worst thing about the name:
when someone calls out your name in public, 20 other girls turn around as well
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
My dad was going to name me Aubrey,and that would have probably changed people's first imnpression of me. its a totally different sounding name, which in turn, causes a different image.
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I have grown to love my name. Many beautiful, powerful, intelligent, popular people share the same name as memmm so i think thats pretty cool
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
My brother named me Jennifer because he had a crush on a classmate named Jennifer. I would have ended up with a chinese name.
The worst thing about the name:
I't a bit too common now in days.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
Well, I would have lived the rest of my life with an asian name that people would have a hard time to pronounse.
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The best thing about the name Jennifer:
I love the name. I started spelling it with one N, (Jenifer) about 4 years ago to be a little different from everyone, and I love that spelling of it. You can spell it soooo many ways to make it your own.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing wrong with Jennifer, Just a lot of us. I was born in 81, and there were 8 Jennifers in my 3rd grade class!
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
My little sis is a Jessica, and it is so funny when mom or dad used to yell at us, they would always mix up the names, until they gave up and just yelled. lol it was so funny.
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I REFUSE to be called Jenny. Look it up in the dictionary. It is a female mule. Just like a Jack is an ass.
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
its a very common name and easy to say it
The worst thing about the name:
i really dont like it because everyone that i know is called jennifer
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
well my name really describes me
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The best thing about the name Jennifer:
It is sophisticated.
The worst thing about the name:
In my age group, it is fairly common. Every guy I have ever dated had already dated a Jennifer.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
I think I have gotten more respect or have been taken more seriously because I prefer to be called Jennifer and not a shortened version of it.
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I think Jennifer is a strong name, especially now that it's not so common.
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
It is sophisticated.
The worst thing about the name:
In my age group, it is fairly common. Every guy I have ever dated had already dated a Jennifer.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
I think I have gotten more respect or have been taken more seriously because I prefer to be called Jennifer and not a shortened version of it.
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I think Jennifer is a strong name, especially now that it's not so common.
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
its not mispronounced often
The worst thing about the name:
its well used
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
I would never hear my loved ones say Jen
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I never liked it when I was younger but, Ive embraced it the older Ive become, It sounds beautiful when my husband says it!
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
It's a nice name without being too feminine
The worst thing about the name:
There are a BILLION of us
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
NO
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The best thing about the name Jennifer:
It's easy to find any keychain or other product with my name on it!
The worst thing about the name:
It's too common! My roommate's name is Jennifer also!
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
Don't think so...
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The best thing about the name Jennifer:
Everyone can call me Jen
The worst thing about the name:
There are so many people named Jennifer. it get really confusing
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
I would have not got my nickname JennyBear
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Is it true that all Jen's are b*tches? I have been told that so many times..lol
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
You can shorten to Jenn
The worst thing about the name:
being called Jenny
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
I don't think so I like my middle name better, Lindsey
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The best thing about the name Jennifer:
It can be shortened to Jen...I hate Jenny though!
The worst thing about the name:
So many other have my name! There were 7 of us in my second grade class!
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
Can't think of any
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The best thing about the name Jennifer:
Not much..
The worst thing about the name:
people tend to shorten it to whatever they like...jen, jenny etc
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
I would have liked the name
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I am like some others, I am jen when I am not introuble and Jennifer when I am..
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
hmm, i've always liked my name, and now it's not one of the popular names!
The worst thing about the name:
being called Jenny... i HATE that nickname
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
hmm, i don't think so
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don't use it as a middle name, it just doesn't sound good!!
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
everyone knows how to say it
The worst thing about the name:
when people spell jenn with one n or being called jenny, im not a child
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
nothing i know of
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im jennifer when im in trouble with hubby and jenn when im not
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
Its easy to pronounce
The worst thing about the name:
I feel as if everyone has it. never attended a class or worked at a job where there wasnt another jennifer, very annoying.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
I would of probably liked my name (if it werent as typical)
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If you are looking for a common name Jennifer I guess is good. It is extremely common
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
I love being called Jenny
The worst thing about the name:
too many girl's with the same name growing up
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
My dad would have never called me Jelly Bean Jenny
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I love my name!
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
It's me
The worst thing about the name:
I was one of five Jennifer's in my 3rd grade class - there are a ton of us out there.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
not really
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It's a versital name. When I am serious I'm Jennifer. When I with my pals I'm Jenn and when I want to be feminine I'm Jenny.
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
It's me
The worst thing about the name:
I was one of five Jennifer's in my 3rd grade class - there are a ton of us out there.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
not really
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It's a versital name. When I am serious I'm Jennifer. When I with my pals I'm Jenn and when I want to be feminine I'm Jenny.
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
Its not a name that I have to explain to people.
The worst thing about the name:
Its VERY common. And I hate the nickname jenny. I prefer just Jen.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
We'll never know !
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its a good comon name if thats what your looking for. You can even switch it up a little to Jenna maybe, make it a little more interesting.
The best thing about the name Jennifer:
Its not a name that I have to explain to people.
The worst thing about the name:
Its VERY common. And I hate the nickname jenny. I prefer just Jen.
If my name wasn`t Jennifer....:
We'll never know !
Extra information:
its a good comon name if thats what your looking for. You can even switch it up a little to Jenna maybe, make it a little more interesting.

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Statistics for Jennifer

Jennifer appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 64. The name reached the top-100 21 times and reached the top-10 4 times. 1980 was a `top year` for the name Jennifer. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #1. The last time Jennifer appeared among the most common names was in 1940. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	64
2006	51
2005	42
2004	38
2003	31
2002	28
2001	26
2000	26
1999	21
1998	20
1997	18
1996	19
1995	18
1994	17
1993	15
1992	11
1991	8
1990	8
1980	1
1970	1
1960	61
1950	118
1940	691
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---