The baby name Genifer is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JEN-i-fer (/ˈdʒɛnɪfər/).
The baby name Genifer is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JEN-i-fer (/ˈdʒɛnɪfər/).
Genifer is Cornish, Welsh in Origin.
Genifer is a modern respelling of Jennifer, the Cornish adaptation of Welsh Gwenhwyfar, better known in English as Guinevere. The elements are gwen "white, fair, blessed" + hwyfar, interpreted as "smooth, soft" or "spirit/fey," yielding meanings such as "fair/white enchantress" or "blessed, smooth one." As with Jennifer, Genifer shares the Arthurian romance heritage of Queen Guinevere and the medieval Welsh tradition behind the name.
Use of Jennifer was rare until the 20th century, when it soared in the English-speaking world; Genifer appears from the late 20th century as a distinctive variant favored by parents seeking uniqueness without changing pronunciation. Related forms and spellings include Jennifer, Jenifer, Jennefer, Jénifer (French), Yenifer/Yennifer (Spanish), Guinevere/Guenevere, and the original Gwenhwyfar. Common nicknames are Gen, Geni, Jen, Jenny, and Jeni. The name carries connotations of brightness, grace, and a touch of mythic romance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| MD | Girls | 0 | #91 | 2 | 865 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #538 | 4 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #918 | 24 | 12,708 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,003 | 8 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,049 | 30 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,417 | 30 | 9,415 |
Genifer is popular in 29 countries — most recent births per country:
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