Jennifer

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A feminine given name of Cornish origin, derived from Guinevere. It became extremely popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.

“Jennifer introduced herself to the new colleagues at the morning meeting.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

jen·ni·fer

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Synonyms

JennyJen

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Proper name with three E's; double N pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 18 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play

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