The name Jennifer is derived from the Welsh elements "gwen" - "fair, white" and "hwyfar" - "smooth, soft".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Jennifer Aniston (born 1969), an American actress;
Jennifer Lopez (born 1969), an American actress, singer, songwriter, and dancer;
Jennifer Connelly (born 1970), an American actress and former child model;
Jennifer Garner (born 1972), an American actress and producer;
Jennifer Capriati (born 1976), an American tennis player;
Jennifer Hudson (born 1981), an American actress and singer.