English Submitted Names

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]

Jinni f English (Rare)
Variant of Ginny.

Jinnie f English (Rare)
Variant of Jinny.

Jino m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Gino, or Geno

Jinxy f & m English
Means "Magic charm".

Jionni m English
Variant of Gianni.

Jiorgia f English (Rare)
Variant of Georgia.

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.

Jisel f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Giselle.

Jiselle f English (Modern)
Variant of Giselle.

Jisselle f English (Modern, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Giselle.

Jizel f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Giselle.

Jizelle f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Giselle.

Jizzelle f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jizelle.

Jla f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jayla.

Jlee f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaylee.

Jleigh f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jlee.

Jlynn f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaylin or Jaylyn.

Jmarie f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jay 1 and Marie.

J'nevelyn f English (American)

Joakima f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Joakim.

Joames m Medieval English, English

Joanmarie f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Joan 1 and Marie.

Joannah f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Joanna.

Joannie f English (Rare), French (Quebec)
Diminutive 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.

Jocabed f American (Hispanic), English (Archaic), Biblical Spanish
Variant of Jochebed.

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”.

Jocelynn f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Jocelynne f English
Variant of Jocelyn.

Jocephine f English (Rare)
Variant of Josephine.

Jochy f English
Diminutive of Jochebed.

Jocie f English
Variant of Josie.

Jocie f English
Diminutive of Jocelyn

Jocinda f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jacinta.

Jocko m English
Diminutive variously of John or Joseph or Jacob and related names. Variant of Jock or Jack... [more]

Joclyn f English (Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Jocqueline f English (Rare)
Variant of Jacqueline.

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]

Jodey m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jody.

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-).

Jodina f English

Jodine f English
Variant of Jodene.

Jodon m English

Jodyann f English (Australian)
Combination of Jody and Ann.

Joeana f English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Joeanna.

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.

Joeleen f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jolene.

Joelene f English (Rare)
Variant of Jolene.

Joeli f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Joely.

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]

Joell m English (Rare)
Variant of Joel.

Joell f English (American)
Variant of Joelle.

Joellen f English
Combination of Jo and Ellen 1.

Joellie f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Joely.

Joelly f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Joely.

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.

Joena f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Polynesian (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Joanna.

Joesef m English
Variant of Josef.

Joeseph m English
Variant of Joseph.

Joesephine f English
Variant of Josephine.

Joesph m English (American)
Variant of Joseph.

Joette f English (American)
Variant of Joetta.

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.

Johandrew m English (American)
Combination of Johan and Andrew.

Johannah f English
Variant of Joanna.

Johathan m English
Variant of Jonathan.

Johnallen m English (Rare)
A combination of John and Allen.

Johnamaria m English
Combination of John and Maria.

Johnas m English (American)
Variant of Jonas 2.

Johnatan m English (American)
Variant of Jhonatan and John.

Johnathaniel m English (Modern, Rare)
Blend of John (or Johnathan) and Nathaniel.

Johnathen m English (Rare)
Variant of Jonathan.

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).

Johnelle f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jonelle.

Johneric m English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Combination of John and Eric.

Johnina f English
Female name from John

Johnine f English (American, Rare)
Feminine form of 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

Johnn m English (Rare)
Variant of John.

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).

Johno m English (Australian)
Diminutive of John.

Johnothan m English (Rare)
Variant of Jonathan.

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.

Johnthan m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jonathan.

Johny m English, Haitian Creole
Variant of Johnny.

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.

Joleana f English

Jolee f English (American)
Variant of Jolie or a combination of Jo and Lee.

Joleene f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jolene.

Jolena f English (Rare)
Variant of Jolene.

Jolet f English
Transferred use of the surname Jolet. A famous namesake is fashion designer Jolet Ucchino.

Joletta f English (American)
Variant of Jolette.

Jolette f English, Afrikaans
Likely a combination of the name Jo and the suffix -lette.

Joley f English
Variant of Jolie.

Jolia f English (American, Rare)

Jolianna f American (Hispanic, Rare), English (American, Rare)
Combination of Jolie and Anna, or a blend of Joanna and Julianna.

Jolianne f English
Combination of Joli and Anne 1.

Joliene f English
Variant of Jolene.

Joliet f English
Transferred use of the surname Joliet.

Joliette f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Joliet.

Jolisa f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Jo and Lisa.

Jolissa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jolisa.

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.

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)".

Jonalee f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Jona (as the feminine form of Jon 2) and Lee.

Jonan m Biblical, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Biblical prophet, son of Mathi.

Jonaquin m English (Rare)
Blend of Jonathan and Joaquin.

Jonatha f English (Rare), Medieval German, German (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Jonah.... [more]

Jonathana f & m English (Rare), German (Rare), Spanish (Latin American), Brazilian
Rare feminine form of Jonathan. It was also used, in Latin America and Brazil, as a variant of Jonatan.

Jonathaniel m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Johnathaniel.

Jonathas m Biblical (All), Literature, Popular Culture, English (Archaic), French (Archaic), German (Archaic), Dutch (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
This is a form of Jonathan that is used in older translations of the Bible. It ultimately comes from Ionathas, which is the form found in both the Septuagint and the Vulgate.... [more]

Jonathea f English (American, Rare)

Jonathen m English
Variant of Jonathan.

Joncy m & f English (Rare)

Jonea f English (Modern)
Variant of Joanie and Jonie.

Joneen f English (Australian, Rare)
Variant of Janine.

Jonell m & f English (American)
Either a variant of Janelle or a combination of Jo and Nell.

Jonethan m English (Rare)
Variant of Jonathan.

Jonica f English (Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning; theories include an elaboration of Joni 1 and a variant of Jonnica.

Jonika f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jonica.

Jonilyn f English (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Combination of Joni 1 and the name suffix -lyn.

Jonisha f English (American), African American
Variant of Johnisha.

Jonita f English (American, Rare), African American (Rare)
Perhaps a combination of Jo and Nita 1 or feminine form of Jon 2, inspired by Juanita.

Joniva f English (Modern, Rare)
Likely a variant of Geneva influenced by Jonie.

Jonjo m English (British, Modern, Rare)
A contraction of John and Joe.... [more]

Jonnah f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Johnna.

Jonnathan m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jonathan.

Jonnelle f English
Variant of Jonelle.

Jonnica f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Jennica influenced by Joni 1 or a variant of Jonica.

Jonnie m & f English
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.

Jonnika f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jonnica.

Jono m English
Diminutive of Jonathan.

Jonothan m English (Rare)
Variant of Jonathan.

Jonothon m English (Rare)
Variant of Jonathan.

Jonovan m English (Modern)
Blend of Jonathan and Donovan.

Jonpaul m English (American, Rare)
Combination of the names Jon 2 and Paul.

Jonquie f & m English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Jonquille (based on the French pronunciation).

Jonquille f English (Rare)
Means "daffodil, jonquil" in French; also see Jonquil.

Jontelle f English (Rare)
Variant of Shontelle, probably influenced by Jon 2.

Jonthan m English (Rare)
Variant of Jonathan.

Jonti m English
Variant of Jonty.

Jony m Spanish (Rare), English
Variant of Johnny.

Joon f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Phonetical spelling of June as well as a pet form of Juniper.... [more]

Jophielle f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Jophiel.

Joplin f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Joplin. This is also the name of a city in Missouri, named for Reverend Harris G. Joplin, one of the first settlers.

Jordain f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Jordan. The spelling may have been modified due to association with the French (masculine) cognate Jourdain.

Jordanna f English
Variant of Jordana.

Jordanne f French (Modern, Rare), French (Quebec, Rare), French (Belgian, Modern, Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jordane.

Jordehn f English (Modern)
Variant of Jordan.

Jorden m & f Dutch, 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]

Jordie m & f English
Diminutive of Jordan.

Jordy m English
Variant of Geordie.

Jordyne f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jordyn

Jordynn f English (American, Modern)
Feminine variant of Jordan.

Jordynne f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jordan.

Jorel m English (Rare)
A Hebrew name meaning “God will Uplift”

Jorene f English (Modern), Filipino
Combination of Jorie and Irene

Joretta f English (American), Literature
From the novel 'Joretta' by Edna Robb Webster.

Jorga f Czech, English (Australian)
Variant of Georgia.

Jorgan m English (Modern)

Jorgia f English (Rare)
Variant of Georgia.

Jorgie f English
Variant of Georgie. This name jumped in popularity in England & Wales in 2012 thanks to English actress Jorgie Porter (1987-), born Jorgina Alexandra Porter.

Jorgina f English (Rare), Portuguese, Spanish
Variant of Georgina. This name is borne by English actress Jorgie Porter (1987-), who was born Jorgina Alexandra Porter.

Jorgine f English (Modern)
English variant of Georgine.

Jorinda f Folklore (Anglicized), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Anglicized form of Jorinde. ... [more]

Jorjanna f English (American)

Jorjette f English (American)
Variant of Georgette.

Jorji f English
Variant of Georgie, itself derived from Georgia, inspired by Jorja.

Jorjia f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Georgia with the spelling more accurate to Jorja (See also Jorgia).

Josalyn f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Josalynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Josann f English (Modern)
Combination of Josie and Ann. This is the first name of author Josann McGibbon.

Josanna f Hebrew, English
Means "Jehovah increases" in Hebrew. Also used as a combination of the names Josephine and Anna or Ana.

Joscelyn f English (Rare)
Variant of Joselyn.

Joscelyne f English (Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Joselene f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A variant of Jocelyn

Joselin f English (Modern)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Joseline f English
Variant of Jocelyn.

Joselynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Joselynne f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Josephe m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Joseph.

Josephene f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Joseph.

Josetta f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Finnish (Rare), Italian (Modern, Rare)
Latinate form of Josette.

Josey f English (Rare)
Variant of Josie. It was given as a name to 106 girls born in the USA in 2012.

Joshelle f Filipino (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Josh and the popular suffix -elle.

Joshia m English

Joshiah m English (Rare)
Variant of Josiah, or a combination of Joshua and Josiah.

Joshie f & m English
Diminutive of Joshua.

Joshlyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a feminization of Josh by way of combining it with the popular name suffix -lyn.

Joshlynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Joshlyn or Josslyn.

Joshuah m English (Rare)
Variant of Joshua.

Joshuan m English (Rare)

Joshue m English
Variant of Joshua.

Joshuelle f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Joshua

Joshuette f English (American, Rare)
A feminine form of Joshua.

Joshwa m English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Joshua.

Josi f English (Rare), Brazilian (Rare)
Variant of Josie.

Josianna f English (Rare)
Cognate of Josiana.

Josieann f English, Caribbean
Feminine name with the combination of Josie and Ann.

Josilyn f English (Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Josius m English (?)

Joslynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Jossalyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Joselyn.

Josselyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Josselyne f English (Modern, Rare), French (Modern, Rare), Dutch (Modern, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Modern variant of Josseline and Joseline.

Jossette f English (Rare)
Variant of Josette.

Jossie f English
Variant of Josie.

Josslin f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Josslynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Josslyn.

Jossoway m English
Variant of Joshua

Josuah m English (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.

Jotapian m English, Polish
English and Polish form of Jotapianus.

Jothan m English
The meaning of the name Jothan is "God is upright." It's origins are Hebrew.

Joules f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jules 2.

Jourdan f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Jordan.

Jourdian m English
Variant of Jordan.

Jourdon m & f English (American)
Variant of Jordan.

Jourdynn f English (Rare)
Variant of Jordan.

Journea f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Journey.

Journei f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Journey.

Journie f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Journey.

Jovany m English, Spanish
Variant of Giovanni, primarily used by English and Spanish speakers.

Jovardo m Spanish, English (American, Rare)
Spanish form of Howard

Jovella f English (American, Rare)

Jovi f & m English (American)
Variant of Jovie.

Jovia f English (African)
Likely a feminine form of Jove or a variation of Jovita

Jovinian m English, History
English form of Jovinianus.

Jowanna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Juana, reflecting the Spanish pronunciation.

Jowell m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Jowell, a variant of Joel (See also Nowell).

Joya f English (American, Modern, Rare), Dutch (Modern, Rare)
Elaborated form of Joy. The name coincides with the Spanish word joya "jewel, gem".

Joy-again f English (Puritan)
Referencing a birth after a previous loss.

Joy-againe m & f English (Puritan)
Given to a child after a pregnancy or infant loss.

Joyanna f English

Joyanne f English
Combination of Joy and Anne 1. Variant of Joyana and Joyanna.

Joybelle f English (Rare)
Combination of "Joy" and "Belle".

Joybeth f English
Combination of Joy and Beth.

Joyceline f English (American, Rare), Dutch (Antillean), English (African)
Variant of Joycelyn.

Joycelyn f English (Modern)
Variant of Jocelyn, influenced by Joyce.

Joycelyne f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Joycelyn.

Joycelynn f English (Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn or a combination of Joyce and Lynn.

Joycie f English (Modern)
Diminutive of Joyce.

Joyelle f English
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.

Joy-in-sorrow f English (Puritan)
A name given to children born to mother's who died during or after childbirth.

Joylene f English
Combination of Joy and the popular suffix -lene. Perhaps influenced by the name Jolene.

Joylynn f English (Rare)
Combination of Joy and Lynn.

Joylynne f English
Variant spelling of Joylyn.

Joyse f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Joyce.

Jozelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Joselyn.

Jozeph m English
Variant of Joseph.

Jozephine f English (Rare), Swedish (Rare)
Variant of Josephine.

Jozette f Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans, Flemish, English
Variant of Josette.

Jozi f English (American)
Variant of Josie

Joziah m English (Modern)
Variant of Josiah.

Jozie f English (Rare)
Variant of Josie.

Jozlyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Joslyn.

Jozlynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jozlyn.

Jrake m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Drake, possibly influenced by Jake.

Jreem f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jream.

Jrew m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Drew (compare Jream).

Jru m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jrue.

Jrue m English (Modern)
Variant of Drew. Also compare Jream. A known bearer is American basketball player Jrue Holiday (1990-).