Genn

Welsh

"white shadow, white wave"

Genn Origin and Meaning

The name Genn is a girl's name.

Genn is a distinctive feminine name with Celtic roots. It's a shortened form of names like Geneva or Genevieve, or it can be derived from the Welsh word for 'white' or 'fair'. Less commonly, it may be a variant spelling of Jen, a diminutive of Jennifer. The name carries a sense of simplicity and strength despite its brief structure. Genn remains relatively uncommon in most English-speaking countries, giving it a unique quality for those who bear it. Its rarity means that a woman named Genn often stands out, and the name isn't associated with particular time periods or trends, giving it a timeless quality.