Jenning
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Jenning is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A surname, and also a given name. Meaning 'son of John'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1925.
What Jenning Means
“A surname, and also a given name. Meaning 'son of John'.”
The Story of Jenning
A surname of English origin that reappeared as a given name, carrying the sturdy echo of 'son of John'.
Jenning is an English name with roots as a surname, meaning 'son of John.' It saw a brief, distinct emergence as a given name in the early 20th century, offering a solid, traditional sound.
For your son, Jenning suggests a dependable and practical nature. You imagine him as someone grounded and analytical, who approaches life with a hardworking and reliable spirit.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1925
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1925
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