Jenny
/dzhehnee/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Jenny is a English name meaning "White; fair; smo...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Primarily a diminutive of Jennifer. Jennifer originates from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, composed of "gwen" (white, fair, blessed) and "hwyfar" (wave).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dzhehnee
IPA d͡ʒɛni
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhehnee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jenny
- · Jennifer Aniston - Actress
- · Jenny McCarthy - Actress and Television Personality
- · Jenny Slate - Actress and Comedian
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