Jennafer
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jennafer: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1987.
Jennafer is a modern respelling of Jennifer, which itself evolved from the Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning “white phantom” or “fair one.” Though less common than the standard spelling, this variant gained some traction in English-speaking countries from the 1970s onward. Famous bearers include actress Jennifer Aniston, known for her role in *Friends*, and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence. No major places are named after a Jennafer, but the original Welsh root Gwenhwyfar is tied to Arthurian legend, with Guinevere as the queen of King Arthur. An interesting note: while Jennifer soared to popularity in Scotland during the late 20th century, the Jennafer spelling remains a distinctive alternative, offering a familiar sound with a slightly different look.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19873 babies
- Latest (1991)
- #6343 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1987
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y