Jenna (English)

Where does "Jenna" come from?

The English name 'Jenna' is a Cornish name, usually used as a diminutive form of 'Jennifer'[1]. It shares etymological roots with numerous other variants such as 'Jenny'[1].

Full etymology tree

• Jenna (English), 'A female given name, variant of Jenny.'
  • derived Jennifer (English), 'A female given name from Cornish.'

Cognates and doublets

• Ivanka (English)
• Jan (English)
• Janelle (English)
• Janet (English)
• Janey (English)
• Janine (English)
• Jeanette (English)
• Jeanie (English)
• Jeannette (English)
• Jeannine (English)
• Jen (English)
• Jenny (English)

Related words

• Jennifer (English)
• Jessica (English)
• Emma (English)
• Emily (English)
• Grace (English)

Sources

1. Jenna (English) - Wiktionary

Updated October 2026

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