Jen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jen Name at a Glance

Name	Jen
Meaning	Diminutive of Janet. God has been gracious.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jen means “Diminutive of Janet. God has been gracious”. 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.

Jen Name Origin

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

Is Jen a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jen

When considering Jen for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.