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Jenna

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Meaning and origin
Jenna is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Small Bird `.

Where is it used?
The name Jenna is mainly used in English.

It is an abbreviated form of
Jennifer, used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Jane (In English)
Jenny (In English)

See also
In English: Jennie
In English: Jenni

What Jenna`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Jenna:
I like it because not every second person has it, it's not really different, but it's not the most common name so i like it.
The worst thing about the name:
People get my name confused with Jemma.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
It would be Elena.
Extra information:
My middle name is Louise, and my nicknames are Jen, Jen-Jen, Jenny and Jay
The best thing about the name Jenna:
EVERYTHING!
The worst thing about the name:
NOTHING!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
FUCK
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
nothing
The worst thing about the name:
the name.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
phillip
Extra information:
my nickname is phillip.
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Hardly anyone else has the name.
The worst thing about the name:
I often get called Gemma. It begins to get annoying.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
There was no second option for my name and i'm glad, because I love my name.
Extra information:
My name is Jenna Marie.I think it has a very nice ring to it.
The best thing about the name Jenna:
My names Jenna Marie Stanton its a beautiful name and i just love to hear people say it, and when you find that someone special its the best thing you could ever hear someone say in your life.
The worst thing about the name:
People call me Jemma, Gemma, Genna and Jennifer..-_- gets annoing after a while):
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
It would of been Marie so it got chosen as my middel name Jenna Marie:D
Extra information:
I like nicknames i have:D Jens/Jenz how ever you want to spell it Jenna benna / Jenna caramenna/ Jenna Sienna Jen Jen Jenga Jimma-_- love it at the same time though for a reason!
The best thing about the name Jenna:
most people are not called jenna and it is fun do have a different name
The worst thing about the name:
having it mean small bird because i am like 5-6 and im def not small!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
if my name wasnt jenna my mom would have named me like jordan but i am glad my name is this way
Extra information:
i dont care if my name means small bird im heaven in abric
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Its sexy
The worst thing about the name:
I also hate it when people call me Jen,Jennifer,Gemma, Ginna. I HATE IT!!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I would be called Candice. Thank God my Mom changed her mind. I love Jenna
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
so fashionable........
The worst thing about the name:
no nothng........
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
no name n tis wrld can equalize JENNA....
Extra information:
it also means PARADISE....... really feelng lucky havng tis name.........
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Everyone always smile when they my name
The worst thing about the name:
People always assumes I am perky
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
Brianna
Extra information:
Nope..
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Everything xxxx Its not too common but not to rare xoxoxo
The worst thing about the name:
Some people spell it wrong like Genna!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I wouldnt be called anything else cause Jenna is the best name ever! xxxx
Extra information:
I love my name=D xxxxx
The best thing about the name Jenna:
it's short and sweet and not very common
The worst thing about the name:
People just auotmatically think that my full name is Jennifer but it really isn't. Also some people spell it Genna
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I love my name and wouldn't change it
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
its beautiful and amazing!!!! i love it so much.
The worst thing about the name:
people get mixed up with jenna and jennifer
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
i'd die
Extra information:
get this name . its too cool your kids will love you!
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Its unique
The worst thing about the name:
Really - nothing.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I'd be Sidney.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Its a cute name and I wouldn't imagine my name being anything else.
The worst thing about the name:
When people think its short for Jennifer when it really isn't; It makes me mad and even my old 6th grade teacher called me it and she yelled at me for not answering.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I'd be nothing
Extra information:
My name is Jenna Nicole. My little sister has always called me Jay Nay. Or my family calls me Jenna Bo Benna (:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Its short and sweet and not to common=D
The worst thing about the name:
When people spell it as Genna!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I wouldnt be called anything else i love itxxxx
Extra information:
I love my name its too common but not too rare! i love it.
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Its actually really pretty, I used to hate it but now I think it sounds sweet.
The worst thing about the name:
People calling me Jennifer or Jen.. I can't stand either, it's annoying to hear someone call me Jennifer.. Ugly... But it's only happened a few times and I'm 19 so it's not a big deal!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
... I can't think of anything else that would suit me...
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It's unique to each person because it's not THAT common.
The worst thing about the name:
It's so short and there's no good nicknames for it. My friends have resorted to calling me names not even close to Jenna.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I dont know what my name would be...I really do think I'm just a Jenna.
Extra information:
I hated my name as a child, and now I love it and am very proud to be a Jenna
The best thing about the name Jenna:
it is beautiful name & uncommon
The worst thing about the name:
people thought it is short for jennifer.. or jump to assume that my name is Jenny. Hard to find keychain with name Jenna
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I would like name Jowa
Extra information:
respect person's name!
The best thing about the name Jenna:
I would have to say the best thing about my name is that it is not common and i don't know alot of Jennas....and it is short so when i write it it doesnt take alonng long time :) i am proud to be Jenna
The worst thing about the name:
Tiny bird.......... im soo short!!:( and i wish there where some cute and better nicknames for it except for Jen!! :(
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
If my name wasn't jenna i would want it to be something like Julianna or Jessie or something fun and cool
Extra information:
but with the goods and the bads...............i love my name just the way it is!! Thanks mom :)
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It's pretty,simple,and easy to remember.
The worst thing about the name:
People always spell my name wrong.(Gina,Jenna,Genna,or Gena
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I wouldn't change it.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It's short and sweet and easy to pronounce.
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Jennifer- I totally have to agree with everyone else who's said that.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
It would be Shannon or Emma
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
nothing.. i hate it! i don't mind jen.
The worst thing about the name:
people always ask at least twice what your name is, they never hear you right the first time. People think its short for jennifer which is an even worse name than jenna.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I would like to be called hannah, annabel, charlotte, harriet, zoe, lily, katie.. any nice name that are more common.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It's the prettiest name I have ever heard and most people like the name.
The worst thing about the name:
People not pronouncing it correctly.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I absolutely love my name so I would not change it. Plus my daddy gave me this name and I am proud of it.
Extra information:
My name is Jenna Katherine...sometimes people call me Jenna Kate or Jen Jen
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It is cute.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing, I love it.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I would be named Katie or Kate.
Extra information:
Jenna means that your short, cute and cuddley. Well it doesn't really mean it but I am cute and cuddley and my name is Jenna!
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Its cute and sweet and very unique :p
The worst thing about the name:
nothing i love it
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
i would like to be called BELLA because its a glamorous name and it means beautiful :)
Extra information:
i love my name and its one of the best names ever x
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Its not too popular, but then again, not to common. Its also short, sweet & pretty.
The worst thing about the name:
When people call me Genna, Jennifer or Jenny....SO ANNOYING.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I wouldnt change my name. I lovee it !
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It sounds the Vajay-jay
The worst thing about the name:
It makes people not respect me.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
crystal
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
I love how it is unigue and funky! The name Jenna is just a fun name.
The worst thing about the name:
The worst thing is being called Jenny or Gine! My name is Jenna,get it right please!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
If my name wasnt Jenna, I would want it to be Maddison. Its fun like Jenna!
Extra information:
Jenna is short,sweet,cute,fun,and totally awesome!
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Its short and sweet, my boyfriend loves it.
The worst thing about the name:
Getting called Gemma or Emma! Grr
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I don't know what my name would be, something that isn't too fussy!
Extra information:
My middle name is louise so my nick name is J-Lo :)
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It's not something gross like La'Diamond Nevaeh. Ha, it's simple and it sounds nice. Very feminine.
The worst thing about the name:
JENNIFER. Or the current obsession with my friends calling my Jenny. Aack.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
It would be Anthony (boy) or Dana, Sarah, or Gina.
Extra information:
I wouldn't change my name.
The best thing about the name Jenna:
I have never met a girl with the same name as me yet.. Jenna is a great name, i'm proud to have it.
The worst thing about the name:
People always call me Gemma or Jennifer
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I would like it to be Mackenzie.. Very rare also
Extra information:
If i introduce myself as Jenna why do people always call me Jennifer??? WTF
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It's pretty and not too rare or too common
The worst thing about the name:
nothing, I love it!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
Apparently I'd have been Katie or Nora
Extra information:
I've had lots of cute nicknames my friends have made up for me from my name
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It makes me who i am... sorry cheesy!
The worst thing about the name:
You can't really make cute nicknames out of it except Jen
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I don't know what my name would be
Extra information:
I agree with all the other jenna's who have commented on this page about People thinking Jenna is short for Jennifur! It is really annoying
The best thing about the name Jenna:
Thats it's not a ghetto name like Shaniqua it's simple and if I have a job interview my name is easy to understand.
The worst thing about the name:
People call me Gina and Jina
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I would want my name to be Nevaeh.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
it rymes with hen so people call me jen jen the hen hen
The worst thing about the name:
people dont believe me when i say my isnt from jennifer its just jenna
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
it would have mayo because my last name is nace so my name would be mayo-nace...sounds like mayonaise haha
Extra information:
i can go up to this girl and be like hey genna and shes like hey jenna...its cool
The best thing about the name Jenna:
I am the only one with that name in my school.
The worst thing about the name:
My friends call me Jen, Jennie, and my friends name is Gemma.
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I would want it to be Amanda, my dad wanted it to be Agirlda.
Extra information:
It is an awesome name.
The best thing about the name Jenna:
NOW, a lot of people seem to like my name
The worst thing about the name:
People think it's short for Jennifer, and almost no one knows how to spell it, they like to put a G in there, and I get called Gena like Jean with an ah A LOT!!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
My dad wanted to name me Willow. I don't like my name, I used to want to change it to my middle name, but 23 years into it is too late lol
Extra information:
Please don't call Jenna's Gena or Jenny or Jennifer lol unless that's what they want.
The best thing about the name Jenna:
not much people i know are called jenna
The worst thing about the name:
people in scotland often spell it Gemma
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
it would have been andrea
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jenna:
I have only known like 3 or 4 people in my life with my name.
The worst thing about the name:
People ALWAYS think it's short for Jennifer!!
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
I think people tend to remember you because your name may be different..or uncommon
Extra information:
Please don't ask if my name is Jennifer, if it was I wouldn't have introduced myself as Jenna!
The best thing about the name Jenna:
It wasn't that common when I was born.
The worst thing about the name:
Now that I'm older, I hear my name alot more
If my name wasn`t Jenna....:
no
Extra information:
no

More `Jenna` links
Jenna as abbreviation
Actors named Jenna
Jenna in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Jenna

Jenna appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 103. The name reached the top-100 17 times. 2001 was a `top year` for the name Jenna. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #45. The last time Jenna appeared among the most common names was in 1980. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	103
2006	88
2005	62
2004	56
2003	54
2002	47
2001	45
2000	64
1999	61
1998	65
1997	76
1996	83
1995	84
1994	80
1993	71
1992	67
1991	80
1990	81
1980	239
1970	---
1960	---
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