Jenniver
JEN-ih-ver
Jenniver is a girl’s name of Welsh origin, meaning “A variation of Jennifer, derived from the Welsh name 'Gwenhwyfar,' meaning 'white wave' or 'fair wave'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1980.
What Jenniver Means
“A variation of Jennifer, derived from the Welsh name 'Gwenhwyfar,' meaning 'white wave' or 'fair wave'.”
The Story of Jenniver
A variation on a classic name, this spelling echoes the Welsh meaning of 'white wave' with a subtle difference.
Jenniver is a less common variation of Jennifer, rooted in the Welsh 'Gwenhwyfar.' The original meaning translates to 'white wave' or 'fair wave,' a powerful image from nature that has traveled through time and language.
This name evokes a daughter who is kind, gentle, and possesses a serene strength, like a tranquil wave. You imagine Jenniver as someone who brings a sense of calm and inner beauty to the world.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1980
Total Births
36
First Recorded
1969
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