Jenifer

Meaning of Jenifer

A variation of Guinevere, meaning "white wave" or "fair one". It is associated with Arthurian legend.

Jenifer has Cornish roots — browse every Cornish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jenifer

After ranking as high as #708 in 2002, Jenifer has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jenifer

• Jennifer Lopez
  Singer, actress, businesswoman
• Jennifer Aniston
  Actress, producer, businesswoman
• Jennifer Lawrence
  Actress, Academy Award winner
• Jennifer Garner
  Actress, producer, activist
• Jennifer Hudson
  Singer, actress, talk show host

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Questions about the name Jenifer

What does the name Jenifer mean?

Jenifer means a variation of guinevere, meaning "white wave" or "fair one". it is associated with arthurian legend, and it comes from Cornish origins.

Is Jenifer a boy's or a girl's name?

Jenifer is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jenifer?

Jenifer did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jenifer most popular?

Jenifer peaked at #708 in 2002.