The baby name Jennelle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈnɛl/ (juh-NEL).
Jennelle is English in Origin.
The baby name Jennelle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈnɛl/ (juh-NEL).
Jennelle is English in Origin.
Jennelle is a modern English feminine name, most plausibly a blend of Jennifer and Janelle, fusing the familiar Jen- with the French diminutive -elle. It is also interpreted as a spelling variant of Janelle. Because of this dual lineage, its meanings overlap: from Jennifer (the Cornish form of Guinevere, ultimately Welsh gwen "fair, blessed" + hwyfar "smooth, soft"), it carries "fair/white, blessed"; from Janelle (a French pet form of Jane/Jeanne, from Hebrew Yohanan), it adds "God is gracious."
The name appears in U.S. records from the mid-20th century, rising modestly alongside the Jennifer boom of the 1970s-80s and the popularity of -elle endings, yet remaining uncommon. Variant spellings include Jenelle, Jannelle, Jeanelle, and Jeannelle; related names are Janelle and Jennifer. Common nicknames are Jen, Nell, Nellie, and Elle, which soften or streamline its elegant, contemporary feel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2005 | #295 | 5 | 2,598 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #914 | 7 | 8,741 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Jennelle is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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