Fenn
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Fenn typically appears as a surname
. Occasionally it appears as a middle name
, pen name
or name of a fictional character.
born in the United Kingdom
born in the United States
in cases not directly attributable to retention of a maiden name, such as in the case of the English-Australian solder Anthony Fenn Kemp
(1773–1868).
(1942–2006) who wrote under the name "Lionel Fenn" among others.
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
. Occasionally it appears as a middle name
Middle name
People's names in several cultures include one or more additional names placed between the first given name and the surname. In Canada and the United States all such names are specifically referred to as middle name; in most European countries they would simply be regarded as second, third, etc....
, pen name
Pen name
A pen name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a pseudonym adopted by an author. A pen name may be used to make the author's name more distinctive, to disguise his or her gender, to distance an author from some or all of his or her works, to protect the author from retribution for his or her...
or name of a fictional character.
Notable people with surname Fenn
born in China- Henry Courtenay FennHenry Courtenay FennHenry Courtenay Fenn, more commonly known as H. C. Fenn, was an American sinologist and architect of Yale University's Chinese language program....
(1894–1978), Chinese-American academic
born in the United Kingdom
- Ellenor FennEllenor FennEllenor Fenn was a prolific 18th-century writer of children's books.-Early life:Fenn was born on 12 March 1743/44 in Westhorpe, Suffolk to Sheppard and Susanna Frere. John Frere was her elder brother and John Hookham Frere her nephew. In 1766 she married the antiquarian John Fenn and moved with...
nee Frere (1743–1813), English writer - George Manville FennGeorge Manville FennGeorge Manville Fenn was an English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist.-Life and works:...
(1831–1909), English author - Harry FennHarry FennHarry Fenn was an English-born American illustrator, primarily of landscapes.He settled in Montclair, New Jersey around 1865. Fenn and is best known for the engravings he contributed to Picturesque Europe, Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt and "Picturesque America"...
(1845–1911), English-American landscape illustrator - Jaine FennJaine FennJaine Fenn is a British science fiction author.Fenn studied Linguistics and Astronomy at the University of Hertfordshire, where she became the president of PSiFA from 1984-1985...
(living), British science fiction author - Jane Fenn HoskensJane Fenn HoskensJane Fenn Hoskens Author of .In 1712, nineteen-year-old Jane Fenn left her home, family, and friends in London to obey an inner voice that said ——“Go to Pennsylvania! ” Arrived in Philadelphia, she was soon cast into debtors’ prison for refusing to sign an indenture dictated by the man who had...
nee Fenn (1694–1794), English-American Quaker author - Joanne FennJoanne FennJoanne Fenn née Mersh, is an English middle distance runner.-Career:Jo had shown a great deal of promise in her early athletics career having been the English schools 300m hurdles champion. However, a series of injuries, particularly shin splints, halted her career...
(born 1974), English running athlete - Sir John Fenn (antiquarian)John Fenn (antiquarian)Sir John Fenn was an English antiquary. He is best remembered for collecting, editing, and publishing the Paston Letters, describing the life and political scheming of the gentry in Medieval England...
(1739–1794), English aniquarian - Neale FennNeale FennNeale Fenn is a retired English born Irish footballer.- Early career :Fenn previously played for Spurs, making his professional debut in January 1997 starting a memorable 3rd round FA Cup tie at Manchester United in 1997 alongside Rory Allen, which Spurs lost 2-0...
(born 1977), English-Irish footballer - Ollie Fenn (born 1988), English footballer
- Rick FennRick FennRichard 'Rick' Fenn is an English rock guitarist. He is best known for being a member of the band 10cc since 1976. He has also collaborated with Mike Oldfield, Rick Wakeman, Hollies singer Peter Howarth and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason....
(born 1953), English rock guitarist - Blessed James Fenn, English Martyr
born in the United States
- Reverend Dr. Courtenay Hughes FennCourtenay Hughes FennCourtenay Hughes Fenn, or C. H. Fenn, was an American Presbyterian missionary to China, and compiler of The Five Thousand Dictionary, a widely-used basic Chinese-English dictionary that has gone through numerous reprints. Fenn's Chinese name was 芳泰瑞 .Fenn was born in 1866 at Clyde, New York,...
(1866–1927), American-Chinese Presbyterian missionary - E. Hart FennE. Hart FennEdward Hart Fenn was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Fenn attended private schools, Hartford High School, and Yale University....
(1856–1939), American national politician - Dr. John Bennett Fenn (born 1917), Nobel laureate in Chemistry
- Sereno Peck FennSereno Peck FennSereno Peck Fenn was a paint magnate. He was one of three principal founders of the Sherwin-Williams Company. Fenn College was named after him in 1930. A bequest of $100,000 was left to Fenn College, which is now named Cleveland State University. Fenn is buried in the Lake View Cemetery...
(1844–1927), American entrepreneur - Sherilyn FennSherilyn FennSherilyn Fenn is an American actress and filmmaker. She came to international attention for her performance as Audrey Horne on the 1990 cult TV series Twin Peaks...
(born 1965), American actress - Stephen Southmyd FennStephen Southmyd FennStephen Southmyd Fenn was a Delegate from Idaho Territory.Born in Watertown, Connecticut, Fenn moved with his parents to Niagara County, New York, in 1824.He attended the public schools....
(1820–1892), American national politician - John Fenn (pirate)John Fenn (pirate)John Fenn was an early 18th century English pirate who sailed with Captain Bartholomew Roberts and later had a brief partnership with Thomas Anstis....
(died 1723), English pirate
Fictional characters
In the case of the character Fenn Shysa (Star Wars universe), 'Fenn' is used as a given name.Use as a middle name
Fenn has been used as a middle nameMiddle name
People's names in several cultures include one or more additional names placed between the first given name and the surname. In Canada and the United States all such names are specifically referred to as middle name; in most European countries they would simply be regarded as second, third, etc....
in cases not directly attributable to retention of a maiden name, such as in the case of the English-Australian solder Anthony Fenn Kemp
Anthony Fenn Kemp
Anthony Fenn Kemp was a soldier, merchant and a deputy judge advocate of the colony of New South Wales . He was one of the key participants in the "Rum Rebellion" that removed William Bligh, the appointed governor of the colony, and established an interim military government...
(1773–1868).
Use as a pseudonym or pen name
Fenn has occasionally been used as a pen name, such as in the case of American writer Charles L. GrantCharles L. Grant
Charles Lewis Grant was a novelist and short story writer specializing in what he called "dark fantasy" and "quiet horror." He also wrote under the pseudonyms of Geoffrey Marsh, Lionel Fenn, Simon Lake, Felicia Andrews, and Deborah Lewis.Grant won a World Fantasy Award for his novella collection...
(1942–2006) who wrote under the name "Lionel Fenn" among others.
Other Uses
- Fenn College, predecessor of Cleveland State University
- Fenn TowerFenn TowerFenn Tower is a 22-story skyscraper in Cleveland, Ohio. It is owned by Cleveland State University. It was built for the National Town and Country Club, but was only used for one event before closing. It was originally known as the National Town and Country Club before being sold. It was purchased...
, building on the campus of Cleveland State University - Fenn's Moss, part of a British nature reserve