Jenny Lind
Swedish classical singer
1820 — 1887
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish classical singer
Born
October 6, 1820
Died
1887 (age ~67)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, stage actor, opera singer
SwedenBorn in Klara Church ParishDied in Malvern
1820
Born in Klara Church Parish (1820-10-06)
1887
Died in Malvern
About
Johanna Maria "Jenny" Lind , was a Swedish opera singer, often called the "Swedish Nightingale". One of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century, she performed in soprano roles in opera in Sweden and across Europe, and undertook an extraordinarily popular concert tour of the United States beginning in 1850. She was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music from 1840.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jenny Lind?+
Johanna Maria "Jenny" Lind , was a Swedish opera singer, often called the "Swedish Nightingale". One of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century, she performed in soprano roles in opera in Sweden and across Europe, and undertook an extraordinarily popular concert tour of the United State
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 Lind born?+
Jenny Lind was born on October 6, 1820.
When did Jenny Lind die?+
Jenny Lind died in 1887, at approximately 67 years of age.
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.
Other famous people named Jenny
Jenny Slate
American actress and comedian (born 1982)
Jenny Perrelli
Swedish singer
Jenny Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein
German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1858–1921)
Jenny Marx
English-born activist and daughter of Karl Marx (1855–1898)
Jenny von Westphalen
German theatre critic and political activist (1814–1881)
Jenny Erpenbeck
German opera director and writer (born 1967)
Jenny — October 6, 1820
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
Would you name your baby Jenny?
Guestbook
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Actions