Message: "Jennifer" - Behind the Name

Jennifer

by )( (guest)

9/3/2022, 9:23 PM

I like Jennifer without a nn. I think it’s sophisticated. Wdyt? What other names are like Jennnifer?

Replies

- Grazz

9/5/2022, 9:29 AM

It’s my sister’s name and every other millennial’s name. But it’s alright. I don’t mind it. When you really do think about it though, it is surprising how popular it became.

Names that remind me of Jennifer:

Ashley
Jessica
Alexandra
Heather
Vanessa
Monica
Brittany
Courtney
Danielle

- Just Jonquil

9/5/2022, 3:19 AM

There were three in my school class, plus a neighbour's daughter. Never did see the attraction. Who would have thought that a once obscure Cornish country girl's name (usually spelled with one L in its native shire) would conquer the world?!
I prefer Guinevere and Gwendolen and Winifred by miles!

- Gaia (ciara23)

9/4/2022, 8:00 AM

Probably the most Gen X name for women between ages 57-42. I mean seriously, it’s like Ashley for millennials.

Anyways, I don’t think Jennifer is a bad name but it’s not that pretty or beautiful either. It’s just decent. Sophisticated? Sure. I also think it’s dated, rough, and boring. I prefer Guinevere. On the bright side, Jenny and Jenna is a cute name. Jennifer is quite humble. A lot of actresses with this name.

Give me Heather any time of day! Everybody else pretty much said the similar names.

Jennifer Louise
Jennifer Annette
Jennifer Diane

This message was edited 9/4/2022, 8:03 AM

- Moony2

9/4/2022, 7:28 AM

This is an okay name because it's so pretty in my opinion.

- namesarecool285

9/4/2022, 6:55 AM

Well, I really like the name Jennifer. Every Jennifer that I’ve met has been so nice. I’ve never met anyone named Jennifer who was rude. So, I picture it as a very warm, happy name. I think it sounds very aesthetically pleasing. I can totally get why it was so popular in the past.

Oh, other names like Jennifer!
Well, I immediately think of Heather, Tiffany, Jessica, Amanda, Monica, Nicole, Amy, Tamara, Alyssa, Vanessa, Sarah, Ashley, and Claire.

This message was edited 9/4/2022, 6:57 AM

- RoxStar

9/4/2022, 6:09 AM

It's so bland and common it's almost like a default placeholder name.
Like Mary or Jane but more up-to-date.
Sarah and Amy are the names it most resembles in style.

- Anneza

9/4/2022, 5:26 AM

I like Jennifer and don't perceive it as dated. Classic, yes. I think Jenny or Jen are probably inevitable, but they're OK.

Like Jennifer in what way? In sound? Jessica. Popularity? Marjorie, Geraldine, Barbara, Janice, Sheila, Judith, Deborah, Angela, Wendy.

- flossie

9/4/2022, 4:33 AM

I love Jennifer. I don’t think of it as sophisticated, more warm and friendly, and down-to-earth. It doesn’t matter to me that a lot of people think of it as dated.