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Name Origin

Jenna is a feminine given name, primarily of Welsh origin. It is a diminutive of the name Jennifer, which means 'white wave' or 'fair phantom'. Jenna carries similar connotations of purity and ethereal beauty.

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Famous People

Jenna Elfman (1971-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Dharma Montgomery in the sitcom 'Dharma & Greg'
  • Nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award

Jenna Jameson (1974-)

Adult film actress, entrepreneur

  • One of the most successful adult film actresses of all time
  • Authored several books and launched her own production company

Jenna Ortega (2002-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in 'Wednesday', 'Scream' and 'You'
  • Nominated for several awards including MTV Movie & TV Awards and Imagen Awards

Jenna Dewan (1980-)

Actress, Dancer

  • Starred in the film 'Step Up'
  • Hosted the reality show 'World of Dance'

Jenna Fischer (1974-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Pam Beesly in the sitcom 'The Office'