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Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc.

I had to look it up, because I wasn’t really sure other than in being Welsh (my maiden name is Welch so I remembered that).

My mother decided to name me Jennifer the day I was born. Up until that day, they had planned to name me Katherine, after my Grandmother. My Mom said a friend of theirs had a baby that week and named her Cathryn spelled with a C, so at the last minute she named me Jennifer LeAnne.

According to Google:

Jennifer means “Fair and Blessed, Light Shadow, Smooth Skinned, and Soft”. Its origin is Welsh.

1. Gwenhwyfar (Old Welsh):

• Gwen: Means “white,” “fair,” “pure,” or “blessed.”

• Hwyfar: Means “phantom,” “spirit,” or “light shadow” in some interpretations, and “smooth skinned” or “soft” in others.

Together, Gwenhwyfar can be interpreted as “fair phantom” or “white wave.”

The name Leanne is a modern English name that is generally considered a combination of two elements: Lee and Anne. Here’s a breakdown of its origins and meaning:

1. Lee:

• Derived from Old English lēah, meaning “meadow,” “clearing,” or “wood.”

• Symbolizes nature, open spaces, and tranquility.

2. Anne:

• A classic name of Hebrew origin, derived from Hannah, meaning “grace” or “favor.”

• Associated with kindness, gracefulness, and devotion.

Interesting. I really didn’t know any of that.