Jenkin
j(e)-nkin,
jen-kin
Origin:British
Meaning:Little John
Jenkin is a masculine name for a kiddo with many friends and loved ones called John. Discovering this moniker's true meaning requires looking back to medieval England, when the Johns of the world were often known as Jan, Jen, or Jon. Some families may have had several Johns or Jens, so pet names arose to distinguish them. The -kin suffix was used to denote the younger of two family members with the same title. It gives Jenkin the definition of "little John," so this is a great choice for the tiniest addition to a John-filled crew. While your Jenkin might feel a little starstruck by the older Johns in their life at first, they'll soon want to be like them in every way possible!
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Sources
Behind the Name, Jenkin, September 2024
Ancestry, Jenkin Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: Jenkin
WordSense Dictionary, Jenkin
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