Jennifer, also spelled Jenifer or Jenefer, is a feminine given name, the Cornish form of Guinevere, that became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
History
"Jennifer" may mean "the fair one" (from Proto-Celtic “Windo-*sēbro ” (cognate with Old Irish síabar "a spectre, phantom, supernatural being [usually in pejorative sense]"). A Cornish form, it is cognate with the Welsh form Gwenhwyfar and with the Old Irish Findabair. Despite the name's similarity to the Old English words "jenefer," "genefer," and "jinifer," these appear to be derived from the juniper plant used to flavor the beverage.A common first name for females in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, the name Jennifer has been in use since the 18th century. Before 1906, the name was fairly uncommon, but it gained some recognition after George Bernard Shaw used it for the main female character in The Doctor's Dilemma. However, United Kingdom government statistics (covering England and Wales) only show the name first entering the top 100 most commonly used names for baby...
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