Origin, Meaning And History of Jen
Jen is a name with Cornish origins. The name is a short form of the root name Jennifer. The name Jennifer was originally the Cornish interpretation of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar or Guinevere [1]. The meaning of the name is ‘fair lady,’ ‘white wave,’ ‘fair,’ ‘blessed,’ and ‘smooth.’ This name was rich in symbols to the ancient Celtis, who believed that white symbolizes purity, divinity, and the Gods. This is now a popularly used name in English-speaking countries. It is a feminine name that became popular worldwide after the 20th century.
The root nameJenniferwas originally only used as a regional name and was only famous in and around Cornwall. Jen, the short form and the root name owe their popularity to a play called The Doctor’s Dilemma by George Bernard Shaw. This play became popular in 1906, bringing attention to this beautiful and traditional name. The popularity of the name only began growing in the United States of America after the 1970s. Another factor that increased the popularity of the name was that it was borne by famous personalities, such as Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennifer Lawrence.
The name Jen can be pronounced ‘JEHNl.’ Variations of the name includeJena,Jennifer,Jenna,Jenelle,Jeni,Jenn,Jenny, andJenae. Pet names for Jen can beJenni, J, Jenny, and JJ.
In the world of fictional characters, a memorable persona isJen Scotts. She is the Pink Ranger on Power Rangers Time Force. Another notable character isJen Lindley, who appeared in the dramatic American Television Series Dawson’s Creek. The protagonist of the movie The Dark Crystal, released in 1982, and yet another memorable fictional character isJen Gelfling.
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Famous People With The Name Jen
- Jen SchoullisProfessional women’s ice hockey player, who played for the United States women’s national ice hockey team at the 2011 IIHF Women’s World Championship.
- Jen PsakiAmerican television political analyst and political advisor to serve under the Obama and Biden administrations.
- Jen HoyAmerican professional footballer, played for the Chicago Red Stars and Sky Blue FC of the NWSL.
- Jen HudakAmerican freestyle skier, she won the US Free Skiing Open in 2005 and 2006. Hudak also won the Junior National and U.S. National Halfpipe Championship.
- Jen HadfieldBritish poet and winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Eric Gregory Award
Jen On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of the name Jen was low in the 1980s. However, it substantially increased in the following years. Check out the graphs for more.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s popularity peaked between 2001 and 2004 with 8 babies per million named Jen. Check out the graphical representation for detailed insights.
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The ranking of the name Jen saw its all-time high in 1980. Look at the graph to know the name’s ranking trends better.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Jen?
The name Jen means fair lady.
2. What is the origin of the name Jen?
Jen has an English origin.
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