Jenness
Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-ihs ]
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Jenness first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 69 babies have been named Jenness in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jenness is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,801 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,801
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jenness
Jenness is a girl name .
Jenness is currently ranked #65,801 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jenness include Jen, Jenn, Jenny, Jennie, Ess, Essy, Essie, Jey, Jeie, and Jenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jenness include Jennifer, Jenna, Jenny, Jennie, Jennah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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