American Submitted Names

American names are used in the United States. See also about American names.
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Jeremine f English (Rare)
Most likely a feminine form of Jeremy or Jeremiah.
Jeremiyah m African American
Variant of Jeremiah
Jeremyiah m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
A rare variant spelling of Jeremiah, probably influenced by the short form Jeremy.
Jeret m English
Variant of Jared or Gerrit.
Jeric m English (American, Modern)
Most likely a shortened variant Jericho or a blend of Jeremy/Jerry and Eric... [more]
Jerica f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jerrica. It coincides with the name of a Spanish town (spelled Jérica).
Jericha f American (Modern, Rare)
Apparently coined as a feminine form of Jericho. It might also be a spelling variant of Jerika.
Jerick m English
Likely a variant of Jerrick.
Jerico m English
Variant of Jericho
Jerid m English (American)
Variant spelling of Jared.
Jerilynn f English
Variant of Geralyn.
Jerimy m English
Variant of Jeremy.
Jeris m English
Variant of Jairus.
Jerl m American
Variant of Jerel
Jermain m English
Variant of Jermaine.
Jermajesty m African American (Rare)
A combination of the name Jermaine and the English word majesty. Possibly inspired by the style of address "your majesty."
Jermell m African American
Combination of Jeremy and the suffix mell.
Jermelle f English
Possibly a modern English form of the Czecho-Slovakian name Jarmila.
Jermey m English
Variant of Jeremy.
Jermonika f African American
Combination of the popular prefix Jer- and Monica.
Jerod m English
Variant of Jared.
Jerohn m African American (Rare)
African American name possibly a form of the name John with an added initial sound and emphasis on the second syllable. Most well known bearer is Jerohn Garnett, a professional drummer who has worked with a variety of top rated singers and bands.
Jeromey m English
Variant of Jeremy.
Jeromiah m English
Variant of Jeremiah, influenced by Jerome.
Jeromy m English
Variant of Jeremy, influenced by the name Jerome.... [more]
Jeronda f African American
Feminization of Jerome or combination of prefix je with Rhonda.
Jeronica f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Elaboration of Jerri, influenced by Veronica.
Jerrad m American
Variant of Jared or Jarrett.
Jerral m English (American)
Most famously borne by Dallas Cowboys NFL team owner, Jerry Jones whose full name is Jerral Wayne Jones. Possibly a folksy form of Gerald.
Jerrica f English, Popular Culture
Probably an elaboration of Jerry, influenced by names such as Jessica and Erica... [more]
Jerrick m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname.
Jerrilyn f English
Variant of Geralyn.
Jerrin m African American, American
Derived from Jeremiah. "God fearing" "kind" "loving" "talented" "gentleman" "my heart's joy"
Jerrina f English
Probably used as a feminine variant of Jerry.
Jerryd m African American
Variant of Jared. American professional basketball player Jerryd Bayless bears this name.
Jerrye f English (Rare)
Feminine variant of Jerry.
Jersey f & m English
From the name of the island Jersey (located in the English Channel between the UK and France) whose name was derived from the Old Norse name element -ey "island" combined with either Old Norse Geirr ("Geirr's island"), jarl ("the earl's island") or hjǫrr ("sword island").
Jersie f & m English
Alternate spelling of Jersey
Jervas m English
May be from an English surname derived from the given name Gervaise.
Jeryl m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Gerel.
Jeryline f English (American)
From a Fictional Character Played By Jada Pinkett Smith in the Movie "Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight".
Jesabelle f English (Rare)
Variant of Jezebel influenced by Isabelle.
Jeselena f Spanish (Latin American), English
Either a combination of Jessica and Lena or a variant of Yelena influenced by Jessica.
Jeshaud m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jashad, possibly a blend of the phonetic element ja with the name Rashad.
Jesiah m & f Biblical, English (American, Modern)
From Hebrew יֹאשִׁיָשׁ (Yishshiyah) meaning "Yahweh will lend", from יִשֶּׁה (yishah) meaning "he will lend" and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God... [more]
Jesie f & m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare), Indonesian (Rare)
This name, as an English name, is a rare variant of Jessie.
Jeslyn f English
An English name of Hebrew origin. Means "He Sees" or "God Watches."
Jesmyn f English (Rare)
Contracted form of Jessamine.
Jeson m English (Rare)
It was the short form of "Jesus' Son" and meant the same. The name was given as a dedication to the Lord, for giving them a child.
Jessabelle f English (Modern)
Variant of Jezebel, influenced by the names Jessa and Belle.
Jessah f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jessa. Jessah was given to 13 girls in 2016 according to the Social Security Administration.
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.
Jessana f American
Blend of Jessica and Anna.
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.
Jessee m American
Late 19th-century American spelling variant of Jesse.
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.
Jessico m American
Masculine form 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.
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".
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.
Jettie f American
Diminutive for Georgette in the 1800s and early 1900s. In more modern times a diminutive of Jett.
Jettson m English
Variant of Jetson.
Jeuel f American (South)
A precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral cut into shape with flat facets or smoothed and polished for use as an ornament according to the Oxford Languages dictionary.
Jeuelle f American (South, Archaic)
Possibly intended as a feminine form of Jeuel.
Jevaughn m English (Modern)
This name consists of Vaughn with the prefix Je-.
Jewelia f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Julia influenced by Jewel.
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.
Jezzie f English
Diminutive of Jezebel.
Jezzy f English
Diminutive of Jezebel.
Jhandi f & m African American (Modern)
Not sure. Taken from Hinduism.
Jhariah m African American (Rare)
The origin of this name is unknown. A known bearer is Jhariah Clare, an American musician.
Jharrel m African American
Meaning unknown. A famous bearer is actor Jharrel Jerome (1997-)
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.
Jhessail f American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a respelling of Giselle.
Jhett m English
Variant of Jet.
Jhonen m American, Spanish (Mexican)
The famous cartoonist "Jhonen Vasquez" bears this name. He is known best for his comic, "Johnny The Homicidal Maniac" and his children's cartoon, "Invader Zim".
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.
Ji'aire m & f African American
Jiaire is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.... [more]
Jiana f English
Variant of Gianna.
Jianni f & m American (Hispanic, Rare)
American feminine and masculine variant of Gianni.... [more]
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.
Jilliet f American
Jill + Juliet
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]
Jimarvin m American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix Ji with Marvin.
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.
Jimesha f American (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Jim using the suffix esha.
Jimette f English (American, Rare)
A feminine form of Jim using the diminutive suffix -ette.
Jimm m American (Rare)
Variant of Jim.
Jimma f English (American, Rare)
A feminine form of Jim or Jimmy.
Jimmely f American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly coined as a feminine form of Jim.
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
Jimy m American (Modern)
Variant of Jimmy, nickname for Jim.
Jina f English (Rare)
Variant of Gina.
Jincey f American (South, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This name first appeared in the 1770s. Apparently it was a Southern American invention, or perhaps it was related to the Danish given name Jensine... [more]
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".