Variation of Jennifer meaning white wave or fair spirit
Anifer is a rare variant of Jennifer, which itself stems from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. It combines the elements 'gwen' meaning white or fair and 'hwyfar' meaning smooth or soft. While Jennifer became a massive hit in the 20th century, Anifer remains a distinctive, modern alternative.
Less common today
Anifer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,000 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
