JoffmMedieval 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.
JoffremFrench (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.
John BaptistmEnglish (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]
Jonniem & fEnglish Variant spelling of Jonny in the case of most males. For females, it will most often be a diminutive form of names such as Joan 1 and Joanie.
Jordenm & fDutch, English (Modern) English variant of Jordan and Dutch variant of Jordaan. The name is borne by Jorden van Foreest (b. 1999), a chess grandmaster who became the Dutch Chess Champion in 2016... [more]
JordymDutch, French (Modern, Rare) Dutch variant of Jordi as well as a French borrowing of this name. This is the more common spelling in the Netherlands.
JorgiefEnglish Variant of Georgie. This name jumped in popularity in England & Wales in 2012 thanks to English actress Jorgie Porter (1987-), born Jorgina Alexandra Porter.
JosephtefFrench (Quebec, Archaic) Older French feminine form of Joseph, used especially in Québec, Canada. One notable bearer was Marie-Josephte Corriveau (1733-1763), a Québécois murderess who subsequently became a popular folk heroine.
JosuahmEnglish (Rare, ?) Variant of Joshua used by the English poet Josuah Sylvester (1563-1618) who translated a scriptual epic written by Guillaume de Salluste du Bartas (1544-1590) into English heroic couplets.
JoyellefEnglish Elaboration of Joy using the popular name suffix elle, possibly influenced by Joelle. In 1975, it was used for a newborn baby on the American soap opera How to Survive a Marriage.
JoylenefEnglish Combination of Joy and the popular suffix -lene. Perhaps influenced by the name Jolene.
JubileefEnglish (Modern), Popular Culture From the English word jubilee meaning "season of rejoicing", which is derived from Hebrew יוֹבֵל (yovel) "ram, ram's horn; a jubilee year: a year of rest, prescribed by the Jewish Bible to occur each fiftieth year, after seven cycles of seven years; a period of celebration or rejoicing" (via Late Latin iubilaeus and Greek ἰώβηλος (iobelos))... [more]
JudalinefEnglish (Rare) This name is a combination of Judith with the popular name suffix -line. Alternatively, it can also be considered a variant form of Judalyn... [more]
JudalonfPopular Culture, English (Rare) Meaning unknown. The name was probably invented, as it was first the name of a character in the 1952 film "The Iron Mistress". The film was successful at the box office, and so the resulting exposure of the name made it possible for prospective parents to take a liking to the name and bestow it upon their daughters.... [more]
JudgemEnglish This name is derived from the word of the same name. The word originates from Old French jugier meaning "to judge, pronounce judgment," which, in turn, comes from Latin iudicare meaning "to judge, to examine officially, form an opinion upon" (derived from iudicem meaning "a judge," which is a combination of ius meaning "right, law" and the root of dicere meaning "to say").
JuillettefFrench (Archaic) Derived from juillet, which is the French name for the month of July. The month ultimately derives its name from the ancient Roman family name Iulius (see Julius)... [more]
Julif & mEnglish, Georgian, Spanish, Portuguese English variant spelling of Julie as well as the Georgian form of the name. It is also a short form of given names that start with Juli-, which not only applies to English, but also to Georgian, Spanish and Portuguese.... [more]
JulliefEnglish, Portuguese (Brazilian) Variant of Julie. This is the stage name of a Brazilian voice actress, singer and actress called Juliana "Jullie" Vasconcelos.
JumbomEnglish From jumbo, an adjective to describe something that is especially large or powerful, derived from the name of a large African elephant from East Africa that was purchased by American showman P. T. Barnum in 1882 for the Ringling Bros... [more]
JuvernafEnglish (Rare) This was a Roman name for Ireland, from Old Celtic *Iveriu "Ireland" (accusative case *Iverionem, ablative *Iverione) – from which eventually arose Irish Ériu and Éire (compare Eireann).
Kabenaf & mEnglish, African Allegedly a form of Kwabena. While this name seems to be used exclusively as a masculine name in Africa, in English-speaking countries it is predominantly used as a feminine name.