Jenny

This is one of the most beautiful girl names that I know; furthermore, I also love the spelling "Jennie". I wish that people still considered this name for their daughters.

I'd like to share the changes of my English name and my personal impression of this name. I'm a Chinese girl. When I was a little girl in primary school, my English name is Jeny because of a web game's character. My English teacher and I both think it is a beautiful name and easy to read out. My friends said this name makes them feel the person is cute and quiet. I don't know if it was a wrong spelling at that time. And when I studied in junior high school, I have to change my name to Jennifer, hence there is another student called Jenny in my class. However, I don't know why Jennifer makes me feel like ambitious and aggressive. Now I'm an undergraduate student, I use Jenny as my English name. Because it is a formal way. What this name gives me the impression of is diligent and hard-working. I like all of my names, all of the experiences in my life. Jeny, Jennifer, Jenny have different meanings for me, and I love them so much. All in all, Jenny is quite a good name.

Cute! I like Jenny, Chloe, Raina, Olivia, Brianna, and Nicole.

I personally feel that Jenny is a name best suited to a tortoise. Some people have said that Jenny is a "boring" and "common" name but I LOVE myself (I am called Jenny). Jenny suits my refined and highly creative demeanor. Being an art therapist myself, I encounter lots of criticism when faced with potential "Karen's" or "Jane's" however they are not capable of reaching my higher levels of life's sculpture.
They are squares in nature's circle.

I prefer Jen to this (see my comment for Jen)... this sounds too babyish.

Mixed feelings about this. I kind of like the sound of it but I HATE Jennifer, but I knew a nice woman named this.

No, not so nice. Jennifer is a lot better, somehow more complete. Jenny is alright as a nickname for Jennifer, but really boring as a full name.

It’s okay, but I don’t like it that much because of the name Jennifer.

Jenny is best on its own, Jane is not as nice and the pet name for Jennifer is Jen.

Jenny is really pretty and cute! In my honest opinion, it's more beautiful than Jennifer by far.

My real name is Jenny... I hated that everyone called me Jennifer. I remember in kindergarten going home with Jennifer written as my name that I did. I told my mom the teacher said I have to use my real name. My mother got upset and went to Mrs. Waltz and told her my name was Jenny. With disbelief she asked for proof because children need to learn their real name. Well, she looked like a fool. But still to this day people say Jennifer as I say Jenny. If your name is Jenny embrace it, don't let someone change it because of statistics. It's not short for Jennifer it's its own name! It's beautiful, unique and I love it.

I love this name! My name is Jennifer, but as a child everyone called me Jenny. As I grew up, my friends and family started calling me Jen or Jennifer, but sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I stuck with the name Jenny!

To be honest, I think this name is really awful. It always reminds me a stupid blond girl who loves to seduce young boys.

Joining the club of people who hate being named Jenny. Growing up it was very common. My freshman year I was assigned a roommate called Jennifer! Where I live, it sounds the same as Ginny and Jeannie, so I'm always having to spell it. Oddly, it seems like a pretty name in the abstract and rather endearing on other people - my grandmother Jane was always called Jennie. But I don't like it as name for me. Have given myself nicknames since age 5 or so. When asked the meaning, I always say "white girl born in the south."

I don't like the names Jennifer or Jen at all, but I love the name Jenny.

Hello. My name is Jenny. I found it difficult to adjust to whilst growing up. It felt horrifically ordinary and plain next to an Abigail, Freya, Elizabeth, etc. Mum says it wasn't popular that she knew of in '75 (eye roll).

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As I've gotten older it's far less common for someone to merely assume or ask if it's short for Jennifer. Thank goodness. And more often, mum calls me Jenny Rebecca, as she named me after a song made infamous by a Barbara Streisand vinyl released in '65 called, "Jenny Rebecca".

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Nevertheless, I would so enjoy something "riveting", inordinary; while still retaining my actual name. That's how I stumbled here... trying to find pronunciations in different languages.

Personally, I don’t really love having my name be Jenny. And no, it is not an extension of another name. My classmate made me feel down with my name by saying that apparently all people who have names that end in the letter Y are mischievous, liars and all out the worst. Her best friend is named Jeni and so it’s very annoying. I’ve never felt comfortable with this name and even when I was in elementary school, we had beginning of the year projects that had questions such as “What is your nickname?” and “What do you love most about your name?”. I also don’t have a middle name unlike everybody else in my school so that’s another thing to be bullied about. Honestly, I’m tired of names in general and I’ll leave it to you guys to add your opinions.

Jenny is my name and I hate the name Jenny. People will make fun of your name.

Jenny is definitely my favorite name out of all. It might be because I've known some nice girls with that name (one was Jennifer but went by Jenny or Jen, one was just Jenny). Just seeing it gives me positive energy.

I think it's a very beautiful name. People may refer to it as a shorter version of Jennifer but I think Jenny is a name without the reference of the name Jennifer or anything else. I don't think it's overrated and overall, I think it's a cute name.

I hate my name Jenny because it's so popular and every single time someone says "Jenny", I automatically think it's not me, but rather another "Jenny" who's more popular, talented, and nicer than me. I'd rather have a unique name that's ugly, like Gertrude, because at least I know someone is talking about me or wants to talk to me.

My middle name is Jennifer and I love it. I really like Jenny as a nickname for Jennifer or Jenna or Jane, as it was originally a nickname for. I think it's feminine and beautiful and I love the sound of it. If I wasn't so attached to my first name, I would want to be called Jenny.

I think it's really nice. I would use it for a child.

Hello all!
I think this is a beautiful name and I am proud to claim it.
I thank my beautiful Mother for giving it to me.

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My given name is Jenny, although some of my friends call me Jen and I like it. A few call me Jennifer and I'm fine with that too. A few have called me Jenny (in Forest Gump, style) but that's okay too, I just laugh and call them Forest.
I have found that as a child, most said it was sweet and endearing and as an adult it seems to work well with my youthful and fun loving attitude toward life. I am sure as I continue to age, it will suit me then as well. ~ Jenny.

Personally probably my favorite girl name. Only competition might be Lucy.

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Just my two cents though. I hate it when people essentially say "OMG I HATE THE NAME [insert name here] AND YOU SUCK FOR LIKING IT AND I'M GOING TO ENFORCE MY OPINION AND BE A BIGOT AND [RAGE].", but in a slightly less angry way. It's called an opinion for a reason, guys.

Aw, there's quite a lot of hate on this name. I like it, in fact I prefer it to Jennifer. I like the spelling Jennie more though.

I don't know why, but this name always reminds me of someone who has a dry sense of humour.

Terrible name. It's plain, overrated, dull and not the least bit feminine.

Hate it. It's not that pretty.

HATE IT. Gross trashy UGLY! That pretty much sums it up.

This is a good nickname which suits girls and women of all ages. It doesn't sound chavvy like other nicknames, such as Vicky and Debbie.

My name is Jenny, just Jenny, no Jennifer and no ie. I love having Jenny as my name, but I get mad when people try calling me Jennifer. I think Jenny sounds nice when put with a longer middle name and a short last name.

This is my name and I think it's a good name because it suits all ages and matures well. It's very cutesy and sweet. However, girls with this name are liable to teasing for the following:

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"Jenny from the block"- J Lo
"Jenny don't be hasty"- Paulo Nutini
"They was tryin' to grab you Jenny"- and other quotes from Forrest Gump

Apparently, I'm outnumbered here, but I've never liked this name. This is just my opinion, which I'm not trying to foist on anyone else here: it's plain, dull, and ordinary. I don't find it pretty at all, especially as a nickname for Jennifer--a name I also dislike. I realize this isn't the best argument for why I hate this name, but as I've held this opinion since I was about six years old it's hard to put into words.

My name is Jayne, which I think is too plain. I love the nickname Jenny, which I go by on a daily basis. When I say Jenny is my name, most people assume my full name is Jennifer. I adore Jennifer, but at least Jenny is a nickname for Jayne.

It's not a bad name, I suppose. Not my style at all, I'd never name my child Jenny. I much prefer 'Jennifer'. I don't know why, it sounds more mature, to me, I suppose. Prettier, less childish. I don't mean to insult anyone, I just kind of felt like stating my opinion.

My grandmother was nicknamed this because her surname was Jennings. It was typically a nickname for Jane before Jennifer became popular. Jenny is much nicer then Jennie or Jen.

Jenny is a cute name, that can also be mature. It is also nice as a nickname for Jennifer or Jenna.

I sometimes go by the nickname Jenny/Jennie for my name Jennifer and everyone I talk to prefers to call me Jenny rather than Jennifer, they say it is such a pretty name and it does work for an adult since I am 35.

Jenny is a really sweet name.

First of all, Jenny is not a awful name, it's actually quite pretty and it's much more refreshing to see "Jenny" rather than "Jennie", or "Jennifer." Second of all, life would be very boring if EVERY girl was named Jenny. Just thought I'd add that in. One of my best friend's nicknames is "Jenny", short for Jennilee, and it suits her wonderfully.

I LOVE the name Jenny. Everyone should name their girl Jenny. It's so pretty, and I'm proud to have this name. I don't know anyone else with the name Jenny. Everyone else called Jenny's real name is Jennifer, not me! My name is just Jenny and I like it and think it's cute, so if you think it's an ugly name, that's YOUR problem, not mine. And I'm not rude and I just don't think it's nice to have your say on a name just because of one person with this name. I hope this helps somebody out!

Hmm. You sound like a real idiot right now. It'd be very boring and unoriginal if every girl was named Jenny. People overact too much on this site.

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Anyway, I guess Jenny is a cool name.

'Everyone should name their kid Jenny'? What if I hate that name? That's YOUR problem, not mine. But really, I'm not too fond of it at all. It sounds boring, and childish to me.

Jenny is a VERY nice name. It is tomboyish and feminime all in one. How does it sound like Pippy Longstockings? And just because one person with the name isn't to your liking it doesn't mean everyone else with this name is awful. Jenny is an easy name to say. It is a pet form of the name Jennifer.

Jenny is an awful name. It reminds me of Pippy Longstockings (you know, the ugly girl with the pigtails). Well, she's not really ugly but she does have a bad dress sense.

Jenny is a nice name, but should NOT be wasted on humans of the un-deserving. The only Jenny I know is rude. And how sad is that?