Jenny Beavan
English costume designer
1950 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English costume designer
Born
August 3, 1950
Age
~76 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
costume designer, designer
United KingdomBorn in London
1950
Born in London (1950-08-03)
1987
AwardAcademy Award for Best Costume Design
2016
AwardAcademy Award for Best Costume Design
2017
AwardOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
2022
AwardAcademy Award for Best Costume Design
Present
Age ~76
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jenny Beavan?+
Jenny Beavan is English costume designer. Born in 1950.
What does the name Jenny mean?+
The name Jenny means "A female given name.. Etymology: From y, historically as a hypochoristic form of Janet, Jane, etc. but now more often used as a diminutive of Jennifer. Rarely also a nickname of Genevieve (compare Genny, pronounced the same), Eugenia or Virginia (compare Ginny). Vanna in derivations from Jane etc. In senses related to inanimate objects, partially derived from the generic senses of Jane and partially an informal pronunciation of engine. Source required for the claim of "engine" here.". It is of English origin.
When was Jenny Beavan born?+
Jenny Beavan was born on August 3, 1950.
Name Meaning
A female given name.. Etymology: From y, historically as a hypochoristic form of Janet, Jane, etc. but now more often used as a diminutive of Jennifer. Rarely also a nickname of Genevieve (compare Genny, pronounced the same), Eugenia or Virginia (compare Ginny). Vanna in derivations from Jane etc. In senses related to inanimate objects, partially derived from the generic senses of Jane and partially an informal pronunciation of engine. Source required for the claim of "engine" here.
The name Jenny is of English origin, meaning "A female given name.. Etymology: From y, historically as a hypochoristic form of Janet, Jane, etc. but now more often used as a diminutive of Jennifer. Rarely also a nickname of Genevieve (compare Genny, pronounced the same), Eugenia or Virginia (compare Ginny). Vanna in derivations from Jane etc. In senses related to inanimate objects, partially derived from the generic senses of Jane and partially an informal pronunciation of engine. Source required for the claim of "engine" here.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Jenny — August 3, 1950
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
Would you name your baby Jenny?
Guestbook
You made me see color differently. Literally.
— a painter
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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