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Gennifer

Derived from the Welsh name Guinevere, meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one.' This name suggests a person who is radiant, imaginative, and possesses a classic charm that lights up any room they enter.

Key Stats

Total births1,166
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1983
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1968
Most recent2001
Syllables3
OriginEnglish, Welsh
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

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Name Traits & Attributes

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Top States

CA — 54%TX — 25%PA — 8%NY — 8%MI — 4%

Notable People

Gennifer Flowers (Model and Actress) · Gennifer Hutchison (Screenwriter for Breaking Bad) · Gennifer Brandon (Professional Basketball Player) · Gennifer Birnbach (Writer and Brand Strategist) · Gennifer Strobo (Professional Fitness Competitor)

Nicknames & Diminutives

GenGennyGenni

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