Jenna

The name Jenna is of Old Welch origins and means "white wave."

- 10% this year
Feminine
Rare

Updated March 13, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Old Welsh : White wave

Girl name variations

Jennifer
Jenifer
Jenyfer
Jenny
Jennie
Jinny
Jenni
Jen
Jena
Jennett
Jenet
Jennifar
Jenafar
Jennafar

How Popular Is The Name Jenna

Famous people with this first name

Jenna Dewan-Tatum
Jenna Elfman
Jenna Fischer

Famous people who gave their babies this name

Dustin Hoffman
George W. Bush
Laura Bush

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