English Submitted Names

English names are used in English-speaking countries. See also about English names.
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Jephro m English, Literature
Variant of Jethro, used by author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' published in 1892.
Jer m & f English, Chinese (Cantonese), Taiwanese
As an English masculine name, it can be used as a diminutive for names beginning with Jer-, like Jerry, Jerome or Jeremy.... [more]
Jeralyn f English
Variant of Jerilyn.
Jeran m English
1. Westernised version of the Middle Eastern name "Jaron" (JAR-ON) meaning "cry of rejoicing".... [more]
Jerarda f English
Female form of Jerard
Jered m English
Variant of Jared.
Jerell m English
Variant of Gerald.
Jeremie m English
Variant of Jeremy.
Jeremih m English (Rare), African American (Rare)
Variant of Jeremiah. It is used as a stage name by American rapper Jeremih, whose real name is Jeremy Felton.
Jeremina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Jeremiah or a variant of Jeromina.
Jeremine f English (Rare)
Most likely a feminine form of Jeremy or Jeremiah.
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).
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.
Jermain m English
Variant of Jermaine.
Jermelle f English
Possibly a modern English form of the Czecho-Slovakian name Jarmila.
Jermey m English
Variant of Jeremy.
Jerod m English
Variant of Jared.
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]
Jeronica f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Elaboration of Jerri, influenced by Veronica.
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.
Jerrina f English
Probably used as a feminine variant of Jerry.
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.
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.
Jesinta f English (Australian)
Possibly a variant of Jacinta. This name was borne by Jesinta Campbell, who was Miss Australia in 2010.
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.
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".
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.
Jettson m English
Variant of Jetson.
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.
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.
Joakima f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Joakim.
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]
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.