Gennifer

JEN-ih-fur'JEN-i-fer'3 syllables
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MEANING

White wave

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which combines 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'hwyfar' (wave).

CULTURAL NOTES

Gennifer is a variation of Jennifer, which became popular in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been associated with the legendary Queen Guinevere from Arthurian legend.

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