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[Opinions] Jenna
Thoughts on Jenna? The actress Jenna Ortega is who I think of first but that may just be gen-Z. I think it's cute and sporty.

This message was edited 8/25/2024, 6:48 AM

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I think it's alright but a bit dated. I encountered this little girl at the airport a while ago names Jenna Jo. I knew that was her name bc that was what her mom was screaming at her
I think it’s prettier than Jennifer.
Jenna has all of the worn out datedness of Jennifer and none of the warmth or personality. I'm not a fan.
I think Jenna has more personality than Jennifer, but that neither of them are particularly warm.
I didn't think of Jennifer as being warm for a long time, but it's starting to feel that way recently. Like if I compare the "warmth levels" of a combo like, say, Abigail Jenna and Abigail Jennifer, the second one has way more warmth to me.
I find it dated and nothing spectacular.
I think of Jenna Bush, the (younger, I think) daughter of former president GW Bush. It seemed a little bit going-out-of-style when she was named. (She's now Jenna Bush Hager, I only know because I looked it up just now. She named her daughters Margaret Laura - but called "Mila," hah, and Poppy Louise, and her son Henry Harold called "Hal." Seems very predictable) She's a pretty negative association for me, mainly because of being a Bush, and I don't find Jenna very appealing.It's a nice enough name otherwise. I guess it does seem sporty. I've never heard of Jenna Ortega, but a younger bearer always seems to buff a name's image.I like Brenna and Calla more - those are names I sort of think of as having a similar vibe.

This message was edited 8/25/2024, 5:15 PM

Jenna is so yawn to me. I knew bunches growing up but they were all older than me, so it's also aging in my mind.
It's cute, a little outdated, but still enjoyable. I like it best as a nickname for Jennifer.
Pretty but dull. Even if I do love Jenna Ortega.
To me, Jenna is a TV character name from the 80's show Dallas. The character was played by Priscilla Presley. I don't care for it or Jennifer. I grew up with too many Jennifers to find it remotely interesting.
I don’t mind Jenna. It feels spunky and youthful. I have a sister named Jennifer so I prefer that over Jenna.
I like Jenna, but I always think of the girl from Thirteen Going on Thirty. I would prefer Jennifer, possibly with the nicknames Jenn or Jenny.
I prefer Jennifer, either as a full name all the time or with nn Jenny.
I like Jenna a lot.
I think it's very cute. Feels fresher and less generic than Jennifer.
I really dislike Jenna, largely because the first brat I remember meeting (in kindergarten) was named Jenna. I do prefer Jenna to Jessa, for what it's worth.

This message was edited 8/25/2024, 6:58 AM

Also, interesting, I like Jessa and find it less boring than Jenna
🤣 funny how we remember the brats in kindergarten all the years later. The brat in my class was named Logan (F).
Maybe she was pissed her parents gave her a boys name.
One of my core memories was when Logan would peep in the backroom stall cracks and say "I can see you!" 🫠🫠🫠 Even at 5 I felt violated and angry.
Perhaps! 😅 her twin was named Lily, a perfectly decent choice. Their older sister was named Kristen or Krista or similar. Even as a kid I had wondered why they chose it when the other two girls had relatively decent girl's names. But I also distinctly remember all 3 girls had bowl cuts as well so perhaps their parents decision making was just generally a mixed bag? 😅

This message was edited 8/25/2024, 7:49 PM