This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English; and the first letter is J.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Japhy m EnglishDiminutive of
Japheth. Most commonly associated with Japhy Ryder, a character in Jack Kerouac's The Dharma Bums.
Japonica f English (American, Modern, Rare)japonica is a Neo-Latin word meaning "japanese". As such, it is part of the name of several cultivated plants (e.g., Pieris japonica, Camellia japonica, or Skimmia japonica).
Jarel m EnglishPossibly comes from the given name
Gerald, and means "strong", "open-minded", and "spear-ruler".
Jasika f EnglishHistory unknown. This name was borne to the actress Jasika Nicole, who plays Astrid Farnsworth on "Fringe."
Jaxanne f EnglishFeminme form of Jaxson. Similar to Roxanne. Nickname Jaxie, Jaxy, Jaxx.
Jazz f & m English (Modern)Diminutive of
Jazmine/
Jasmine or
Jazper/
Jasper, or possibly given in reference to "jazz", the genre of music, or the English word
jazz meaning "energy, excitement, excitability; very lively; of excellent quality, the genuine article".
Jedd m EnglishVariant of
Jed and likewise a short form of
Jedidiah. Noted bearer is Australian musician Jedd Hughes.
Jedi m English (Modern)Diminutive of
Jedidiah. In the Star Wars universe, Jedi, the name of the ancient knighthood, is a tip of the hat to Burrough's Barsoom, where lords bear the title of Jed or Jeddak.
Jeduthan m Biblical, English (Puritan), Biblical HebrewMeaning, "praising." Jeduthun was one of the chiefs of the temple choir during the time of David. Jeduthun belonged to the Merari family of the tribe of Levi. He is considered to be the same person as Ethan... [
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