Jennifer

Jennifer is an English given name derived from Guinevere, the Cornish and Welsh form of a name composed of the Celtic elements meaning white, fair, or blessed and smooth, yielding an overall sense of fair phantom or white enchantress. The name originated in Cornwall and spread into broader English use, eventually becoming extraordinarily popular in the United States and United Kingdom during the mid-twentieth century. Notable bearers include actresses Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez, who helped sustain its widespread cultural presence. Closely related forms include Guinevere, Gaynor, and Jenifer.