Jennifer Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jennifer Name at a Glance

Name	Jennifer
Meaning	Fair one. Variant of Guinevere. In Arthurian Mythology Guinevere was Arthur's queen.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jennifer Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jennifer means “Fair one. Variant of Guinevere. In Arthurian Mythology Guinevere was Arthur's queen”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jennifer Name Origin

Our database records Jennifer under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jennifer a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jennifer is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jennifer

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