Is Jennifer?

[Justfantasies]

Is Jennifer a sexy name?

 

[Eyelevel]

Is Jennifer a sexy name?

Lawrence

 

[CuttingEdge]

If you are asking because it is a name in an erotic story, there may be better subforums than this to ask this question, but to answer your question, I think so.

I like names that can be shortened. Jennifer is a great name because stated in full it sounds stately, professional and formal, but a reader will pick up on the subtle change when in the heat of love-making the other person drops it to a more personalized name like Jenn. You just don't get that with a short name like Ami for instance. This allows a writer to get a little bit more character arc in easily by just a shortened version of a persons name. I often use the long version of a characters name, say Jennifer, up to the moment they have sex. During sex, and afterwards, I change it to the shortened version to show how the other character views that person has changed.

"Oh my gosh Jennifer, don't stop. Please don't stop doing thattttttt...."

Just does not sound as intimate as...

"Oh my gosh Jenn, don't stop. Please don't stop doing thattttttt...."

Other names like Kimberly/Kim, Catherine/Kate, or even William/Bill are examples.

What a character's name is in a story, makes a HUGE difference. In this case, using the name Catherine, then switching to Kate without a few sentences explaining why, might confuse readers. Jennifer/Jenn is a bit more clear.

 

[Justfantasies]

If you are asking because it is a name in an erotic story, there may be better subforums than this to ask this question, but to answer your question, I think so.

I like names that can be shortened. Jennifer is a great name because stated in full it sounds stately, professional and formal, but a reader will pick up on the subtle change when in the heat of love-making the other person drops it to a more personalized name like Jenn. You just don't get that with a short name like Ami for instance. This allows a writer to get a little bit more character arc in easily by just a shortened version of a persons name.

"Oh my gosh Jennifer, don't stop. Please don't stop doing thattttttt...."

Just does not sound as intimate as...

"Oh my gosh Jenn, don't stop. Please don't stop doing thattttttt...."

Other names like Kimberly/Kim, Catherine/Kate, or even William/Bill.

What a character's name is in a story, makes a HUGE difference.

i don't know why the name jennifer. turns me on so much. i always imagine her as a sexy 20 something i preppy clothes

 

[CuttingEdge]

One thing to keep in mind about characters names though, is the length of the name.

I use the name Ami a lot because it is only 3 letters long. Jennifer is 8 letters long. On a 90,000 word novel, just the difference in names means with the name appearing an average of 125 times in a novel, I am making 625 extra key strokes.

I can use Ami instead, or...

I will often just use Jen throughout, then go back in and use the edit and change feature in my word document editor to automatically change Jen to Jennifer. I will keep Jen in the intimate parts of course for reasons previously stated.

 

[12oclocktales]

i don't know why the name jennifer. turns me on so much. i always imagine her as a sexy 20 something i preppy clothes

There was a time, maybe 30-40 years ago, it was THE most popular girl’s name of all; everyone seemed to be naming their newborn girls Jennifer. They’re all grown up now, and most probably don’t wear preppy clothes, but I bet a lot look pretty sexy.

 

[jaF0]

Jennifer is a pretty old fashioned name and doesn't really imply anything either way. But some others to consider:

Jennifer O'Neill
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Runyon.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Grey
Jennifer (Jennie) Garth

 

[jaF0]

Jennifer
Jenn
Jen
Jenni
Jeni
Jenny

 

[jaF0]

Ooopppss, can't forget Jennifer (Jenny) Agutter

 

[TaraTraynor]

The most sexy one I ever remember is Jennifer Juniper by Donovan

 

[Crankbait88]

Don't sleep on Ethel.

 

[nutoseen]

Is Jennifer a sexy name?

yes. if you have her number.

 

[Justfantasies]

It seems the answer is yes

 

[jaF0]

There is also:

Jennifer Dale who has been enticing viewers since 1979 along with her equally famous sister Cynthia Dale


Jennifer Tilly and her sister Meg who have both been acting since the early 80s.

 

[LoneMilf]

Names aren't sexy, people are.

If you write a character that thinks and acts sexy, they will be sexy regardless of what they're called

 

[CuttingEdge]

Names aren't sexy, people are.

If you write a character that thinks and acts sexy, they will be sexy regardless of what they're called

I am not sure I agree, but said here respectfully because I enjoy your thoughtful posts LoneMilf.

While we do draw conclusions based on life, like every Lucy being a redhead in our minds, or Marylyn being sassy and nude from images we see in media, every book, video and self-help guide I have ever read or watched on writing, says names are HUGELY important to a story.

Gomer was a lady of the bible, a lady that was a prostitute before she was married, and continued to run away from her husband for sexual trysts, and to me, no matter how you turn and twist that name, Gomer is just NOT sexy, despite the illicit story of her in the bible.

I just think there is buy-in by readers and a name helps with that from the onset.

 

[LoneMilf]

I am not sure I agree, but said here respectfully because I enjoy your thoughtful posts LoneMilf.

While we do draw conclusions based on life, like every Lucy being a redhead in our minds, or Marylyn being sassy and nude from images we see in media, every book, video and self-help guide I have ever read or watched on writing, says names are HUGELY important to a story.

Gomer was a lady of the bible, a lady that was a prostitute before she was married, and continued to run away from her husband for sexual trysts, and to me, no matter how you turn and twist that name, Gomer is just NOT sexy, despite the illicit story of her in the bible.

I just think there is buy-in by readers and a name helps with that from the onset.

Fortunately we don't need to agree on everything to enjoy each other's comments

I know everyone might have some associations with particular names. However, if you try to use that actively in stories, you should also realize that those associations vary for different cultures and personal experiences.

I'm guessing the idea of Lucy being a redhead is from the old American TV-show 'The Lucy Show'? I've never watched that and any associations I have for the name of Lucy would be completely different from that.

And if it's names we might encounter in our everyday lives, it get's even more varied. My expectations of a Thomas would be shaped by all the Thomas' I've met in my life - so every person has a different view.

Basically, I don't think it makes sense to think of particular names representing specific characteristics - each individual reader will have his/her own views, and you can't predict what they will be.

 

[CuttingEdge]

Fortunately we don't need to agree on everything to enjoy each other's comments

I know everyone might have some associations with particular names. However, if you try to use that actively in stories, you should also realize that those associations vary for different cultures and personal experiences.

I'm guessing the idea of Lucy being a redhead is from the old American TV-show 'The Lucy Show'? I've never watched that and any associations I have for the name of Lucy would be completely different from that.

And if it's names we might encounter in our everyday lives, it get's even more varied. My expectations of a Thomas would be shaped by all the Thomas' I've met in my life - so every person has a different view.

Basically, I don't think it makes sense to think of particular names representing specific characteristics - each individual reader will have his/her own views, and you can't predict what they will be.

You make very valid points and I admit I stand corrected.

Name associations in real life experiences do shape a person's opinion, both good and bad as it is. It is one reason why I kind of hate the new trend of using people's names as predictors of people's traits such as "being Karen's, Chad's or Katie's". It is really not fair to be so judgmental on a factor that the person had no control over, nor is really relevant.

I was name-profiled when I was 5 years old when a principal learned of my first name, and said, "Oh no, not another one. Every kid that has a first name with that letter, is always a wild child". Okay, so maybe he was accurate, but it was still name-profiling darn it!

I have dated a Karen before, and while the relationship was incompatible, it was not because she lived out her supposed name-trait, but because we had differing views on life. So, I would never let a name dissuade me from getting to know a person better. Now the name Gomer, I might marry a Gomer if she was a really nice lady, but admit I would have a lengthy conversation on maybe changing up her name? I don't mean just her last name either.

 

[jaF0]

How did I leave out Jennifer Esposito?

 

[Justfantasies]

That’s true. But certain names seem to enhance the sexiness. Of course this could just be 100 percent subjective. But the same names seem to turn up as being sexy over again

 

[Bisexguy70]

Is Jennifer a sexy name?

I personally think it is. The very first crush I ever had a girl on was named Jennifer. I mean just look at that famous actor, Jennifer love huge tits. She’s sexy. Jennifer Aniston. It’s actually one of my most favorite names for a woman and I’ve never met a Jennifer that hasn’t been sexy.

 

[Justfantasies]

All of the comments seem to indicate that names make a difference to how you think about people and I bet it isn’t entirely subjective

What thoughts do the following names generate for people

Katie
Helen
Cyndy
Hugh
Lawrence

 

[Inthelastrow]

Lets see how Jennifer works out...

"Jennifer, that's a great name, do you come here often?"
"Jennifer, go over there and take off your clothes."
"Wow Jennifer, what big (insert attribute tribute) you have!"
"Oh Jennifer, oh Jennifer, OHHHH Jennifer!"
"Hey Jennifer, do that thingy again!"

Yah I think its as sexy name.