Jennifer
fair one or white enchantress (Cornish/Welsh)
Jennifer is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #4 (199,241 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
fair one or white enchantress (Cornish/Welsh)
Jennifer originates as the Cornish adaptation of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere). It became one of the most dominant female names in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century, which directly influenced its widespread adoption in the Philippines.
Jennifer is a Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. It entered the Philippine naming pool through American pop culture and education during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
One of the most ubiquitous names for Filipinas born from the 1970s through the 1990s. Common colloquial nicknames include Jen, Jenny, Jenn, and Jeng. Frequently used in double names such as Jennifer Joy or Mary Jennifer.
Related forms
- Gwenhwyfar Welsh
- Guenièvre French
- Ginevra Italian
- Ginebra Spanish
Jennifer with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Jennifer
How do I use Jennifer with two Filipino surnames?
Jennifer is the given name. The full name is Jennifer + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jennifer a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #4 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.