Jenni
Girl name · 97 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jenni: 97 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 1993.
A beloved variant of Jenny, Jenni ultimately shares the roots of Jennifer, itself derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning “white phantom” or “fair lady.” The name is best known internationally through Jenni Rivera, the hugely influential Mexican-American singer and businesswoman whose legacy continues; in Scotland, broadcaster Jenni Falconer has been a familiar voice and face on television. On the football pitch, Spanish star Jenni Hermoso helped define women’s game. While no major settlements bear the name, its etymological cousin Gwenhwyfar is linked to King Arthur’s Queen Guinevere, giving Jenni a quietly legendary undercurrent. As a streamlined alternative to Jenny, it feels both modern and familiar, popular in Scotland since the 1970s.
Girl 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19939 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 97since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 8%vs prior 5y