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Jennifer or Jessica?

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Tigertots · 30/06/2012 19:00

Which of these 2 names do you prefer? Both are gorgeous names. When I was younger, I preferred Jessica; but now I slightly prefer Jennifer.

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llamallama · 30/06/2012 19:01

I love both but prefer Jessica

picnicbasketcase · 30/06/2012 19:01

I prefer Jessica because the 'nif' part of Jennifer looks strangely insulting, whereas the 'sic' part of Jessica, whilst still not a charming
connotation doesn't offend me as much.
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BardOfBarking · 30/06/2012 19:08

As a child I just loved Jennifer's rabbit, so that might swing it for me.

Tom Paxton, what a legend

Helmondo · 30/06/2012 19:13

Well I prefer Jessica, but then I would say that as its dd2's name!

Jennifer is more of a classic name that won't really go out of 'fashion', and is a really nice name too.

I'd go for Jessica Grin but that's just me being a tad biased

goodygumdrops · 30/06/2012 19:13

I like Jennifer because I like Jen/Jenny.. It is a very gentle sounding, feminine name.

But Jessica is nice too.

IceCubes · 30/06/2012 19:15

I'm a Jennifer. I like the name, I just hate being called 'Jenny' by people who assume I want my name shortened. Jessica is much nicer IMO!

Nonio · 30/06/2012 19:21

Jennifer all the way the are 3 jessicas in my daughters class.

mayanna123 · 30/06/2012 20:27

A few years ago I would have said Jessica, but there are now so many of them that on that basis alone, I think Jennifer makes a refreshing change!

And Jenny is a lovely nickname.

Stellan · 30/06/2012 20:52

Both are tried and tested, and thus a little uninspiring, but they have served many a girl and woman well so just go with the one you like the most.

noahsarc · 30/06/2012 20:55

jennifer

AngelsWithSilverWings · 30/06/2012 21:00

Jennifer ( our school has so many Jessicas!) - and you don't meet many little Jennys even though it's it such a pretty name!

AngelsWithSilverWings · 30/06/2012 21:01

Jennifer ( our school has so many Jessicas!) - and you don't meet many little Jennys even though it's it such a pretty name!

louiespence · 30/06/2012 21:03

A vote for Jennifer for me, it's a lovely name!!

Fireandashes · 30/06/2012 21:16

I prefer Jessica to Jennifer, but I prefer Jenny to Jessie/Jess, IYSWIM.

VolAuVent · 30/06/2012 22:18

Jennifer, although Jessica is nice too.

Born2BRiiiled · 30/06/2012 22:22

Never taught an unpleasant Jennifer, if that helps. Not too many at the moment either.

TouTou · 30/06/2012 22:24

Jennifer - fab name. Jen/jenny/jennie - all good shortenings.

Jessica - nice too, but many many many in our area.

ChaoticismyLife · 30/06/2012 22:28

I like both but prefer Jessica but, like a pp, I'm biased as it's my dd's name.

I also have to agree it's very popular, it was when my dd was born and she's 18.

manicinsomniac · 02/07/2012 14:42

Another biased poster of a Jessica here.

I also like Jennifer though.

I don't like shortened forms at all really but much prefer Jessie to Jenny so I would take that into account as well.

squoosh · 02/07/2012 14:43

Defintely Jennifer

Love the nickname Jen. Not Jenny though, jennys are silly people!

Ephiny · 02/07/2012 14:44

I prefer Jessica, but then Jennifer was very popular when I was young so just feels over-used to me. Probably not such an issue these days though.

squoosh · 02/07/2012 14:45

I don't like the hissing sound in Jessica.

flowers123 · 02/07/2012 15:32

Jessica - I have got a Jessica she is 19 and I dont know any others x

Mollydoggerson · 02/07/2012 16:06

I love them both.

Jennifer - more thoughtful and piano playing.
Jessica - more high energy and cheer leading.