The baby name Ginnifer is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɪnɪfər/ (JIN-i-fer).
Ginnifer is Cornish in Origin.
The baby name Ginnifer is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɪnɪfər/ (JIN-i-fer).
Ginnifer is Cornish in Origin.
Ginnifer is a modern respelling of Jennifer, the Cornish form of Guinevere, ultimately from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar. The Welsh elements gwen (white, fair, blessed) and hwyfar (often interpreted as smooth, soft, sometimes as spirit/phantom) yield meanings like fair one, white enchantress, or the smooth, white lady. The initial G in Ginnifer mirrors the soft g of gin, signaling the same sound as Jennifer while giving the name a distinctive look.
Use of Ginnifer is rare and largely contemporary, gaining wider notice via American actress Ginnifer Goodwin. By contrast, Jennifer exploded across the English-speaking world in the 20th century, topping U.S. charts through the 1970s and early 1980s. Spelling variants include Jennifer, Jenifer, Jennefer, and Gennifer; short forms and pet names include Jen, Jenn, Jenny/Jennie, and Ginny. Related international cousins are Guinevere (English), Gwenhwyfar (Welsh), Guenievre (French), and Ginevra (Italian).
| Ginnifer Goodwin Ginnifer Goodwin is an American actress best known for her role as Snow White in the TV series Once Upon a Time. She also starred in the films He's Just Not That Into You and Zootopia. Born in 1978, she has become a familiar face in both television and film. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #914 | 5 | 9,202 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
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