White shadow, white wave
A modern phonetic variant of Jennifer, which is the Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. It historically refers to a fair or white spirit or wave, famously associated with the Arthurian legend of Guinevere.
Less common today
Gennifer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,000 in 1992.
American actress known for Once Upon a Time
American model and actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
