English Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the language is English.
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Jessamond f English (American, Archaic)
Possibly a variation of Jessamine, based on names ending with -mond, such as Rosamond.
Jessamy f English (Rare), Romani
While in modern times this name is sometimes considered a blend of Jessa and Amy, it is actually an old form of Jasmine which was used from the late 1700s onwards.
Jessandra f English (Modern)
Combination of Jess and Sandra. This name is quite uncommon, but not extremely rare in the US.
Jessca f English (American)
Variant or a Short Form of Jessica. This name was used for a character in the show "Abbott Elementary" (2021-) played by Sabrina Brier.
Jesseca f English
Variant of Jessica.
Jesserine f English (American)
Beautiful girl I went to school with.
Jessey m & f English
Variant of Jesse.
Jessicah f English
Variant of Jessica.... [more]
Jessicalynn f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Jessica and the suffix -lynn
Jessicka f English
Variant of Jessica.
Jessiemae f English
Combination of Jessie 1 and Mae.
Jessiemay f English
Combination of Jessie 1 and May.
Jessima f English (Archaic)
Obsolete variant of Jasmine via the variants Jessema and Jesemy.
Jessimina f English
Name derived from Jasmine and Jessica. The name is used in English speaking countries
Jessimond f English (Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a feminine form of Gismund (compare Jesmonda) and a variant of Jessamine via now obsolete variants like Jessema and Jessima.
Jesten m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Jesten.
Jestin m English (Rare)
Possibly a transferred use of the surname Jesten. Also may be an elaboration or variation of Justin.
Jestiny f English, African American
Inspired by the name Destiny.
Jesus-christ-came-into-the-world-to-save m English (Puritan)
Referencing 1 Timothy 1:15, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."
Jesy f & m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jessica, and/or variant of Jessie 1/Jessy/Jesse.
Jet f & m English
Variant of Jett.
Jetaime f English (American, Rare)
From the French phrase je t'aime meaning "I love you".
Jethama m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Ithmah.... [more]
Jether m Biblical
From the Hebrew name יֶ֫תֶר (Yeter) which meant "abundance" (see Jethro).
Jethi m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Attai, as used in 1 Chronicles 12:11.... [more]
Jethma m Biblical
Variant transcription of Ithmah.... [more]
Jetseta f English
From the English term jet-setter, "a wealthy person who travels for pleasure".
Jetson m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Jetson.
Jetta f English (American, Rare)
Allegedly a diminutive of Georgetta.
Jetthi m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Attai, as used in 2 Chronicles 11:20.... [more]
Jettson m English
Variant of Jetson.
Jeuel m Biblical
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia claims the meaning is unknown, though according to Strong's Hebrew Concordance, it means "Carried or snatched away by God" from יָעָה yaah "swept together" and אֵל el "God"... [more]
Jevaughn m English (Modern)
This name consists of Vaughn with the prefix Je-.
Jevin m English (American, Americanized, Rare)
Invented name inspired by the given name Kevin.
Jewelie f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Julie influenced by Jewel.
Jewelle f English
Variant of Jewel.
Jewellie f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Julie inspired by the word jewel.
Jewelry f English
Derived from the English word jewelry, beautiful accessories worn by women.
Jewels f English (Modern)
Variant of Jools influenced by the word jewel (see Jewel).
Jewl f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of the name Jewel.
Jexley m English (Modern)
Possibly deprived from the full name “J. Exley
Jeyson m English
Variant of Jason
Jez f English
Short form of Jezebel.
Jeza f English
Diminutive of Jezebel.
Jezalinda f English
Invented by Jane Austen for her story Frederic & Elfrida, which she wrote when she was a teenager. Jezalinda is a minor character.
Jezaniah m Biblical
Probably a shortened form of Jaazaniah, meaning “Jehovah Has Given Ear”. Jezaniah was a chief of the Judean military force among those submitting to Gedaliah’s brief administration in 607 B.C.E. (Jer 40:8, 9; 42:1) Jezaniah is also called Azariah (Jer 43:2) and Jaazaniah.—2Ki 25:23
Jezreel m Biblical, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
The name Jezreel means "God sows" or "planted by God." It was the name of Hosea's first son. Jezreel Valley is also a place in Israel.
Jezzie f English
Diminutive of Jezebel.
Jezzy f English
Diminutive of Jezebel.
Jharal m English (Australian)
Name given in honour of Australian rugby league footballer, Jharal Yow Yeh. The name was invented by Yow Yeh's grandmother, who arranged the initials of family members James, Harold, Anthony, Reece, Arthur and Linc into a name.
Jhayden m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Jayden and Jaden.
Jheremy m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jeremy. According to the SSA, Jheremy was given to 17 boys in 2017.
Jhett m English
Variant of Jet.
Jhonnie m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jhonny sometimes used as a feminine form. A variant of Johnnie/Jonnie
Jhordyn f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jordan. Jhordyn was given to 9 girls and 5 boys in 2014 according to the SSA.
Jhori f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Jhordyn or other name beginning with Jhor. Jhori was given to 6 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Jhournee f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Journey. According to the SSA, Jhournee was given to 9 girls in 2016.
Jiana f English
Variant of Gianna.
Jidge m English
Diminutive of George.
Jiffany f English (Rare)
Variant of "Tiffany".
Jiggy m & f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jackson, Jacey, Jacqueline and other names beginning with J
Jil f English
Variant of Jill
Jilaine f English (Modern, Rare)
Rare variant of Jillian, possibly influenced by Elaine.
Jiles m English
Variant of Giles.
Jilla f English (Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Jill.
Jillane f English
Variation of Jill
Jillena f English (Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Jill or else a combination of Jill and Lena.
Jillianna f English
Elaboration of Jillian, see also Jilliana.
Jillina f English (Modern, Rare)
Either an elaboration of Jill or a contraction of Jilliana.
Jillyan f English
Variant of Jillian.
Jimantha f English
From the name Jim and antha. ... [more]
Jimathan m English
Blend of Jim and Jonathan.
Jimbo m English
Diminutive of James. Perhaps it developed from Jim-boy.
Jimelle f & m English (American, Rare)
Elaboration of Jim using the popular name suffix elle. Possibly inspired by Janelle.
Jimette f English (American, Rare)
A feminine form of Jim using the diminutive suffix -ette.
Jimma f English (American, Rare)
A feminine form of Jim or Jimmy.
Jimmer m English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of James. A known bearer is American basketball player James 'Jimmer' Fredette (1989-).
Jimmi m & f English
Variant spelling of Jimmy.
Jimothy m English (American, Rare)
Combination of the names Jim and Timothy.
Jimsie f & m English (Rare)
Diminutive or feminine form of James. Aunt Jamesina is a character in the book 'Anne of Green Gables'. She gets called "Aunt Jimsie".
Jimsy f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Jimsie
Jina f English (Rare)
Variant of Gina.
Jincy f English (Rare)
A diminutive of Jane, rarely used. The name is also used in India.... [more]
Jinelle f English
Variant spelling of Jenelle.
Jinger f English
Variant of Ginger. This is borne by American television personality Jinger Duggar Vuolo (1993-), one of the daughters of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, a couple notable for their large number of children (nine daughters and ten sons, all of whose names begin with the letter J).
Jinks f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Either a variant of Jinx or else a transferred surname Jinks.
Jinnet f English (Rare)
Of uncertain origin.... [more]
Jinxy f & m English
Means "Magic charm".
Jionni m English
Variant of Gianni.
Jiraiya m & f Japanese Mythology, Popular Culture, English (Modern)
First used in the 1806 yomi-hon Jiraiya Monogatari (自来也説話) and then subsequently in the folklore Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari (児雷也豪傑譚), published as a series from 1839 to 1868, belonging to the main character who uses shape-shifting magic to morph into a gigantic toad... [more]
Jireh m & f Filipino, English (African, Rare), French (African, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
From the second part of the place name יְהוָה יִרְאֶה‎ (YHWH yir'e) in the land of Moriah, meaning either "the Lord sees" (also "will see" or "will see to it") or "the Lord will provide," so named by Abraham after God provided a ram to sacrifice in place of his son Isaac.
Jithmah m Biblical
Variant transcription of Ithmah.... [more]
Joachaz m Biblical Latin, Biblical, Biblical French, Biblical Polish
French, Polish, and Latin form and variant of Jehoahaz.
Joakima f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Joakim.
Joanan m Biblical
Means "Yahweh has been gracious". In the Bible, he was the father of Joda and the son of Rhesa in the genealogy of Jesus.
Joane f English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
English variant of Joanne and Portuguese variant of Joana.
Joanette f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Joan 1.
Joanthan m English (Rare)
Variant of Jonathan which may be influenced by Joan 1.
Jobe m English (Australian), English (Puritan)
Transferred use of the surname Jobe. Famous namesakes includes Australian Rules football star Jobe Watson, and soccer player Jobe Wheelhouse.... [more]
Jobelle f English, Filipino
A feminine form of Job or a combination of Jo and Belle.
Jobie m & f English
Diminutive of Job.
Job-rakt-out-of-the-ashes m English (Puritan)
Referencing the book of Job in the Christian Bible, particularly Job 2:8.
Jobyna f English (American, Rare)
This name was borne by American actress Jobyna Howland (1880-1936), who was named after her father Joby. Another famous bearer was actress Jobyna Ralston (1899-1967), who was named for Howland.... [more]
Joc m English
Variant of Jock.
Jocantha f English (Rare)
Combination of Jo as in Joanne and cantha as in Acantha. Notably used by Saki for the protagonist in “The Philanthropist and the Happy Cat”.
Jochy f English
Diminutive of Jochebed.
Jocie f English
Variant of Josie.
Jocie f English
Diminutive of Jocelyn
Jocko m English
Diminutive variously of John or Joseph or Jacob and related names. Variant of Jock or Jack... [more]
Joda m Biblical
In the Bible, the father of Josek and the son of Joanan in the genealogy of Jesus.
Joda m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Joha, as used in 1 Chronicles 8:16.... [more]
Jodeci m & f African American, English (Modern)
In the case of the R&B quartet which helped popularise the name in the early 1990s, it is taken from the names of its members, Joel "JoJo" Hailey, Donald "DeVanté Swing" DeGrate, Dalvin "Mr. Dalvin" DeGrate and Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey.
Jodee m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Jody.
Jodelle f English
Possibly a variant of Joelle, or an elaboration of Jodie with the name suffix -elle, or a combination of Jo and Dell, or from the French surname of unknown meaning.... [more]
Jodhi f English (Rare)
Variant of Jody, apparently influenced by the name of Jodhi Bibi (or Jodha Bai, Jodhabai), the Rajput wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar "the Great". Bearers include Australian fashion designer Jodhi Meares (1971-), who was born Jodie (supposedly adopting this spelling on the advice of a numerologist), and English actress Jodhi May (1975-).
Jodine f English
Variant of Jodene.
Jodyann f English (Australian)
Combination of Jody and Ann.
Joeann f English
Combination of Joe and Ann. It can be spelled Joeann or with a capitalized fourth letter as JoeAnn. Also compare Joann, Jo-Anne, Joanne.
Joeanna f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Joe and Anna or variant of Joanna.
Joejo m English
Variant of Jojo.
Joela f English, German
Feminine form of Joel.
Joelie f English
Variant of Joely.
Joeline f English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Joelene, which is probably a feminine form of Joel, or perhaps a variant of Jolene... [more]
Joellen f English
Combination of Jo and Ellen 1.
Joellyn f English
Variant of Joellen.
Joely f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Joel.... [more]
Joelyn f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Joelynn.
Joelynn f English (Modern)
Formed from Joel and popular name suffix lynn, perhaps inspired by Jolene. It is probably used as a feminine form of Joel.
Joesef m English
Variant of Josef.
Joeseph m English
Variant of Joseph.
Joff m Medieval English, English (Rare)
Medieval English variant of Goff. From the 20th century onwards, Joff has also been used as a short form of Joffre, which happens to be etymologically related.
Joffre m French (Rare), English
Transferred use of the surname Joffre. It was popularised during World War I thanks to French marshal Joseph Joffre, best known for his regrouping of the retreating allied armies that led to the defeat the Germans at the First Battle of the Marne in September of 1914.
Joha m Biblical
A biblical name possibly meaning "Jehovah gives life".... [more]
Johannah f English
Variant of Joanna.
Johnamaria m English
Combination of John and Maria.
Johnatan m English (American)
Variant of Jhonatan and John.
John Baptist m English (Rare)
This name was used in reference to Saint John the Baptist, where his stories can be found on some of the New Testament books, such as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts. Notable bearer of this name including John Baptist Purcell (1800-1883), an American prelate of the Catholic Church... [more]
Johnchris m English, Filipino
Combination of John and Chris.
Johnda f English (American, Rare)
Feminine form of John using the popular suffix da (cf. Glenda, Shawnda).
Johnina f English
Female name from John
Johnisha f English (American)
Feminine form of John.
Johnita f English (Rare)
Feminine diminutive of John
Johnlloyd m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Combination of John and Lloyd, used primarily in the Philippines. It is likely to be used in honor of Saint John Lloyd, a Welsh priest who was martyred among the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales.... [more]
Johnmichael m English (Rare), Filipino
Combination of John and Michael
Johnnah f English (Modern)
Variant of Johnna influenced by Hannah.
Johnney m English
Variant of Johnny.
Johnni f & m English (Rare), Brazilian
Variant of Johnnie (See also Jonnie).
Johnnye f & m English (American, Rare)
A variant of Johnny most frequently used as a feminine form.
Johnpeter m English (American)
Combination of John and Peter.
Johns m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Johns.
Johnsie f & m English (American)
Johnsie is a feminine or masculine name of Hebrew origin, that means "God has favored."
Johnston m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Johnston.
Johnsy f English, Literature
Diminutive of Joanna. A character in O. Henry's short story "The Last Leaf" bears this name.
Johntelle f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Shontelle, probably influenced by John.
Joia f Medieval English, Medieval French, Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Judeo-French, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Derived from Old French joie "joy", ultimately from Late Latin gaudia and Classical Latin gaudium. As a Jewish name, Joia was occasionally used as a translation of Simcha.
Joie m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Joey.
Joii m & f English (American)
Possibly a variant of Joey.
Jokuosa f English
Variant of Jocosa
Jolaine f English
Either a variant of Jolene, or a combination Jo and Elaine. It could also be derived from the French name Marjolaine.
Jolan m English
It may possibly be used as a combination of Joel and Nolan in English speaking countries.
Jolean f English
Variant of Jolene.
Jolee f English (American)
Variant of Jolie or a combination of Jo and Lee.
Jolet f English
Transferred use of the surname Jolet. A famous namesake is fashion designer Jolet Ucchino.
Jolette f English, Afrikaans
Likely a combination of the name Jo and the suffix -lette.
Joley f English
Variant of Jolie.
Jolianne f English
Combination of Joli and Anne 1.
Joliene f English
Variant of Jolene.
Joliet f English
Transferred use of the surname Joliet.
Jolisa f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Jo and Lisa.
Jolly f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname.
Jolyn f English
Variant of Jolene
Jolynn f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Jo using the popular name suffix lyn, compare Jolene.
Jolynne f English
Variant spelling of Joylyn.
Jonadab m Biblical
Meaning, "Jehovah is willing."
Jonael m English (American, Modern), German (Modern, Rare), French (Modern)
A modern coinage formed from the biblical name Jona and the Hebrew name element El "Lord (God)".