Jenni

Welsh

"white shadow, white wave"

Jenni Origin and Meaning

The name Jenni is a girl's name.

Jenni is a feminine given name primarily used as a diminutive form of Jennifer. Jennifer originates from the Cornish name Guinevere, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one.' Jenni offers a friendlier, more casual alternative to Jennifer while maintaining its elegant roots. The name gained significant popularity during the 1970s and 1980s when Jennifer ranked among the top girls' names in the United States. While simpler in form than its parent name, Jenni retains the approachable charm and melodic quality that made Jennifer so beloved. Though not as commonly given as a legal first name, Jenni serves as both a standalone name and a familiar nickname option for parents seeking something contemporary yet established.

Jenni Rank in US Top 1000

# 970 in the US

Famous People Named Jenni

• Jennifer Lynn "Jenni" or "JWoww" Farley American reality TV personality ("Jersey Shore")
• Dolores Janney "Jenni" Rivera Mexican,American pop singer
• Jenni Keenan Green Scottish actress
• Jenni Mari Vartiainen Finnish pop singer
• Jenni Meno American pair figure skater
• Jenni Falconer Scottish TV presenter
• Jennifer Susan "Jenni" Murray British TV broadcaster
• Jenni Baird Australian actress
• Jenni Anna Christina Asserholt Swedish ice hockey player
• Jenni Muldaur American singer,songwriter
• Jenni Dahlman Finnish model, Miss Scandinavia 2001

The name Jenni in Pop Culture

• Jenni Anderson character in TV series, 'Marin Mystery'