Jenny

Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-ee ]

Boy Name #8,651 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jenny is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EHN-ee.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,651
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Jennings #1956

Nicknames

Jen Jey Jenie

Also a Girl Name

Jenny is also used as a girl name, ranked #1387.

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Similar Names

Jennie Jessie Jean Jeanette Jeannette Jenny Jeanne Jettie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jenny

Is Jenny a boy or girl name?

Jenny is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8651. As a girl name, it is ranked #1387. Jenny is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Jenny?

Jenny is pronounced j-EHN-ee.

How popular is the name Jenny?

Jenny is currently ranked #8651 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jenny?

Common nicknames for Jenny include Jen, Jey, and Jenie.

Is Jenny a common or rare name?

Jenny is an uncommon name, ranked #8651 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jenny

Jenny is a boy name .

Is Jenny a boy or girl name? Jenny is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,651 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,387. Jenny is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jenny is currently ranked #8,651 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Jenny include Jennings . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.