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Jennings

Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-ihngz ]

Girl Name #5,298 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jennings is a girl name, recorded for 25 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EHN-ihngz.

Parents who love the name Jennings often also consider Jennie, Jessie, Jean .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#5,298
Total SSA Count
25

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Jen Jey Jenie Jennie

Also a Boy Name

Jennings is also used as a boy name, ranked #1956.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jennings

Is Jennings a boy or girl name?
Jennings is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5298. As a boy name, it is ranked #1956. Jennings is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Jennings?
Jennings is pronounced j-EHN-ihngz.
How popular is the name Jennings?
Jennings is currently ranked #5298 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jennings?
Common nicknames for Jennings include Jen, Jey, Jenie, and Jennie.
Is Jennings a common or rare name?
Jennings is an uncommon name, ranked #5298 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jennings

Jennings is a girl name .

Is Jennings a boy or girl name? Jennings is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,298 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,956. Jennings is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jennings is currently ranked #5,298 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jennings include Jen, Jey, Jenie, and Jennie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jennings 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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