Scandinavian name
Jenny
White wave; diminutive lineage from Johanna roots.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Jenny is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
White wave; diminutive lineage from Johanna roots.
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