Fair one, white wave
A rare variant of Jennifer, which is the Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. It combines the elements 'gwen' meaning white or fair and 'hwyfar' meaning smooth or soft. While Jennifer was a dominant name in the late 20th century, this specific spelling remains an uncommon alternative.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jannifer in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
