Meaning & Origin
Jenelle is a girl's baby name of English origin, a modern feminine elaboration blending Jen (from Jennifer, from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'fair' or 'white') with the French-influenced suffix -elle, adding elegance and femininity.
Jenelle has a smooth, romantic quality that sits comfortably between the classic Jennifer and the more distinctive Janelle. It gained cultural visibility through the reality television series Teen Mom 2, where Jenelle Evans was a main cast member for many seasons.