Jennifer or Jessica?

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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.

I love both but prefer Jessica

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.

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

Tom Paxton, what a legend

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 but that's just me being a tad biased

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

But Jessica is nice too.

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!

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

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.

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.

jennifer

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

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

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

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

Jennifer, although Jessica is nice too.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Defintely Jennifer

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

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.

I don't like the hissing sound in Jessica.

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

I love them both.

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