Modern Submitted Names

These names are used in a modern context.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Jörfi m Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
From an Icelandic place name meaning "long gravel bank, hill", from Old Norse jǫrfi "gravel, sand".
Jorgine f English (Modern)
English variant of Georgine.
Joric m Dutch (Rare), French (Modern), Flemish (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare)
Dutch variant of Jorick as well as a French borrowing of this name.
Jorinde f Dutch, German (Modern, Rare), Literature
This name is a blend of Jorina with Linde. A known bearer of this name is Jorinde Moll (b. 1971), a Dutch actress and television presenter.... [more]
Jorjia f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Georgia with the spelling more accurate to Jorja (See also Jorgia).
Josann f English (Modern)
Combination of Josie and Ann. This is the first name of author Josann McGibbon.
Joscheba f Biblical German, German (Swiss, Modern, Rare)
Current German form of the Biblical name Jehosheba.
Joshlyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a feminization of Josh by way of combining it with the popular name suffix -lyn.
Joshton m Obscure (Modern)
Elaboration of Josh with the popular name suffix -ton. Joshton was given to 5 boys in 2012 according to the SSA.
Jötunn m Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
From Old Norse jǫtunn meaning "a giant", a type of being in Norse mythology.
Jouaie f Jèrriais (Modern)
Derived from Jèrriais jouaie "joy". This is a newly coined name, intended as a Jèrriais equivalent of the English name Joy.
Journie f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Journey.
Jovie f & m American (Modern), Popular Culture
Inspired by the English word jovial meaning "merry; cheerful and good-humored", which is itself derived from the name of the god Jove. Zooey Deschanel played a character by this name in the popular 2003 Christmas movie Elf.... [more]
Jovina f Faroese, Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Faroese short form of Josefina. In some modern cases, this name might also be related to the masculine name Jóvin.
Jovonna f American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a phonetic respelling of Giovanna.
Jovonte m African American (Modern)
Possibly an elaboration of Jovani (an anglicized form of Giovanni) using the phonetic element tay... [more]
Jowanna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Juana, reflecting the Spanish pronunciation.
Joya f English (American, Modern, Rare), Dutch (Modern, Rare)
Elaborated form of Joy. The name coincides with the Spanish word joya "jewel, gem".
Joycelyn f English (Modern)
Variant of Jocelyn, influenced by Joyce.
Joycie f English (Modern)
Diminutive of Joyce.
Joyner m American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Joyner.
Jrake m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Drake, possibly influenced by Jake.
Jrue m English (Modern)
Variant of Drew. Also compare Jream. A known bearer is American basketball player Jrue Holiday (1990-).
Juanya m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
An elaboration or feminine form of Juan 1.
Jubelina f Dutch (Modern, Rare)
A made-up name, possibly derived from the Dutch word jubelen "to rejoice".
Jubilee f English (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]
Judai m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
The name means "teenager" or "teenage years".
Judene f Basque (Modern, Rare)
Coined by Sabino Arana Goiri and Koldo Elizalde as a Basque form of Juliana.
Jule f Basque, German (Modern)
As a Basque name, Jule was coined by Sabino Arana Goiri and Koldo Elizalde as a Basque equivalent of Julia, while as a German name, Jule is a short form and diminutive of both Julia and Juliane that has seen some usage as a given name in its own right in recent years.
Julén m Walloon (Gallicized, Modern)
An Other version of Djulén. This name was surely influenced by Julien or even Jules.
Juli f Swedish (Modern)
Means "July" in Swedish.
Julia f Greek (Modern)
Variant of Tzoulia influenced by the name Julia.
Julianah f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Juliana. Julianah was given to 10 girls in 2014 according to the SSA.
Julie f Greek (Modern)
Variant of Tzouli influenced by the unrelated name Julie.
Julliana f Obscure (Modern)
Variant of Juliana. Julliana was given to 11 girls in 2017 according to the SSA.
Junan m & f Chinese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Jun 1 and An 1.
June f Basque (Modern), Medieval Basque
Medieval Basque name of unknown origin and meaning which was recorded from the 12th century onwards.... [more]
Juneau f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Juno modeled after the Alaskan city of Juneau.
Junina f Various (Modern, Rare)
A Portuguese adjective derived from the month June, specially in Festa Junina "St. John's day (24th June)".
Junis m & f German (Modern, Rare)
Modern German name of uncertain origin.... [more]
Junri f & m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
See Jun 2. Ri has a lot of probable kanji: "Benefit, Gain, Profit", "Village", "Logic,Reason", "White Jasmine", "Pear Tree", "Plum", or "Gem"... [more]
Juri f Japanese (Modern)
This name combines 樹 (ju, ki) meaning "timber, wood, tree" or 寿 (shuu, ju, su, kotobuki, kotobu.ku, kotoho.gu) meaning "congratulations, longevity" with 里 (ri, sato) meaning "parent's home, ri (unit of distance - equal to 3.927 km), village," 梨 (ri, nashi) meaning "pear tree," 理 (ri, kotowari) meaning "justice, logic, reason, truth," 璃 (ri) meaning "glassy, gem" or 莉 (rai, ri, rei), part of 茉莉 (matsuri) meaning "jasmine."... [more]
Juria f Japanese (Modern)
This name can be used as 樹利亜, 樹里亜, 樹里愛, 樹莉亜, 樹理愛, 樹梨亜, 樹梨愛, 寿莉亜, 寿理愛 or 寿里亜 with 樹 (ju, ki) meaning "timber, wood, tree", 寿 (shuu, ju, su, kotobuki, kotobu.ku, kotoho.gu) meaning "congratulations, longevity," 利 (ri, ki.ku) meaning "advantage, benefit, profit, gain" 里 (ri, sato) meaning "parent's home, ri (unit of distance - equal to 3.927 km), village," 莉 (rai, ri, rei), part of 茉莉 (matsuri) meaning "jasmine," 理 (ri, kotowari) meaning "justice, logic, reason, truth," 梨 (ri, nashi) meaning "pear tree," 亜 (a, tsu.gu) meaning "Asia, come after, rank next" and 愛 (ai, ito.shii, o.shimu, kana.shii, mana, me.deru, a) meaning "affection, love."... [more]
Jurian f & m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Translated form of Julian and Julianne.... [more]
Jusa m Finnish (Modern)
A variant of Jussi.
Jutrzenka f Polish (Modern, Rare)
Means "dawnlight" in Polish.
Juun f & m Dutch (Modern)
Diminutive of Juno, also found on males.
Juva f Swedish (Modern, Rare)
Meaning unknown. Possibly related to the Swedish word ljuv meaning "lovely, sweet, pleasant".
Juvelia f Swedish (Modern)
Derived from Swedish juvel "jewel, gem".
Juvia f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Based off of the Spanish word lluvia "rain".
Jyasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element jy and the name Asia 1. Also compare Nyasia, Tyasia and DeAsia.
Jyrell m African American (Modern)
Variant of Tyrell influenced by names that begin with the letter J such as Jeremy,Jeremiah and Jayden.
Jyrus m Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an invented name based on Cyrus.
Ka f English (Modern)
Short form of names that start with Ka such as Katrina.
Kabuto m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
This name is used as either 甲 (ka, kan, kou, kinoe, kabuto) meaning "armour, headpiece" or 兜 (to, tou, kabuto) meaning "headpiece, (war) helmet."... [more]
Kacelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
A combination of Kacey and Lyn.
Kadan f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "grape hyacinth (flower)" in Hebrew (genus Muscari).
Kaegan f & m Obscure (Modern)
Combination of Kay 1 and Keagan.
Kæja f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Icelandic adoption of Kaja 1.
Kaelen m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Caelan or Kaylyn. According to the USA Social Security Administration, 24 girls and 23 boys were recorded with the name Kaelen in 1999.
Kaelina f English (Modern)
Variant of Kaylee with the suffix -ina.
Kaetlynne f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Caitlin.
Kagura f & m Japanese (Modern)
From 神楽 (kagura), referring to ancient Shintō music and dancing. It is shifted from earlier kangura and even earlier kamugura, from a combination of 神 (kamu), an old compounded form of kami, referring to a spirit or essence, and 座 (kura), referring to a seat or a high place... [more]
Kahlan f Literature, English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kaylan created by American author Terry Goodkind for his epic fantasy book series 'The Sword of Truth'. In the books, Kahlan Amnell is one of the main protagonists and belongs to the order of the Confessors, who have the ability to see and find the truth in anyone... [more]
Kai m & f Hebrew (Modern)
Modern Hebrew acronym for "The Holiness of The Land of Israel" (Hebrew: קדושת ארץ ישראל).
Kaidyn m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Caden.
Kaiene f Basque (Modern, Rare)
Basque elaboration of Kaie.
Kaileen f Estonian (Modern)
Combination of Kaie and Heleene.
Kailen m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Kaylyn.
Kaili f Estonian (Modern)
Combination of Kaie and Eliisabet.
Kairi f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Kyrie.
Kairi f Estonian (Modern)
Possibly a contraction of Kai 2 and Mari 1.
Kaisan m Japanese (Japanized, Modern, ?)
Kaisan (開山) is a Japanese term used in reference to the founder of a school of Buddhism or the founder of a temple, literally meaning "mountain opener" or "to open a mountain." Chan monasteries of China and Japan have traditionally been built in mountainous regions, with the name of whatever mountain it has been built upon then fixed upon the monastery as well as the founding abbot.
Kaitz m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "summer" in Hebrew.
Kaiyō m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
This name combines 海 (kai, umi) meaning "ocean, sea" with 陽 (you, hi) meaning "daytime, heaven, male, positive, sunshine, yang principle" or 洋 (you) meaning "ocean, western style."... [more]
Kaja f Cornish (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Cornish kaja "daisy".
Kála f Hungarian (Modern)
Hungarian form of Calla.
Kalayah f African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements ka, lay and ya, probably based on names such as Alayah and Kaliyah.
Kalaysia f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, based on the sounds of names such as Kalayah, Khaleesi, Malaysia and Alaysia.
Kaleena f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely a combination of the phonetic elements ka, lee and na... [more]
Kaleida f Obscure (Modern)
Perhaps based on the English word kaleidoscope, coined in 1817 by its inventor, Sir David Brewster (1781-1868), from Greek kalos "beautiful" with eidos "shape" and the suffix scope (to resemble the word telescope); its literal meaning is "observer of beautiful forms".... [more]
Kaleikaumaka m & f Hawaiian (Modern, Rare)
Hawaiian name elements meaning ka “the”, lei “lei”, kau “place”, maka “eye” meaning "the beloved child to be looked upon with love and pride".
Kalesa f African American (Modern)
Combination of the prefix Ka- and the nama Lesa
Kalianne f Khmer (Italianized, Modern)
Means "sweet darling" in Khmer.
Kalimba f & m English (American, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Modern, Rare)
The name is inspiered by the song 'Kalimba Story' by Earth, Wind & Fire. In the song, kalimba refers to an African musical instrument (thumb piano), not to a person.
Kalinda f English (Modern), Indian
An Indian name which allegedly means "sun".
Källa f Swedish (Modern, Rare)
Modern form of Kiälla or taken directly from the Swedish word källa "source (of a stream of water)".
Kalogreant m Arthurian Cycle, Medieval German (Rare), German (Modern, Rare)
German form of the name Calogrenant occurring in Iwein by Hartmann von Aue.
Kalotta f German (Modern, Rare)
Probably a variant of Karlotta.
Kalp m Indian (Modern, Rare)
1 Day of Lord Brahma, Thought , Appropriate , Moon
Kamar m African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the phonetic elements ka and mar modelled on Lamar or Jamar, or perhaps a variant of Qamar... [more]
Kamarion m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ka and Marion 2.
Kamarius m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular name prefix ka and Marius, in a similar fashion to Kamarion.
Kamaya f English (Modern)
Allegedly based on the Hawaiian name Kamea.
Kamela f Polish (Modern, Rare)
Likely a form of Kamila or Kamelia, can also function as a nickname for the latter.
Kamerion m English (Modern)
Variant of Kamarion. A known bearer of this name is Kamerion Wimbley, an American football player.
Kamren m & f English (Modern)
Modern variant of Cameron.
Kamry f & m English (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Kamryn.
Kamui m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
This name can be used as 可夢偉, 華夢衣, 華夢威, 夏夢生, 加夢意 or 嘉夢威 with 可 (ka, kou, -be.ki, -be.shi) meaning "can, passable, possible," 華 (ka, ke, hana) meaning "flower," 夏 (ka, ga, ge, natsu) meaning "summer", 加 (ka, kuwa.eru, kuwa.waru) meaning "add, include, join," 嘉 (ka, yoi, yomi.suru) meaning "applaud, esteem, praise," 夢 (bou, mu, kura.i, yume, yume.miru) meaning "dream, illusiom, vision," 偉 (i, era.i) meaning "excellent, greatness, distinguished," 衣 (i, e, kinu, -gi, koromo) meaning "clothes, garment," 威 (i, odo.kasu, odo.shi, odo.su) meaning "dignity, majesty, authority," 生 (shou, sei, i.kiru, i.keru, -u, u.mare, o.u, ki, na.ru, ha.eru) meaning "birth, genuine, life" and 意 (i) meaning "intention, mind, will, thought."... [more]
Kamya f African American (Modern)
Variant of Kamiyah. It can be spelled Kamya or with a capitalized third letter as KaMya. It shares the same trendy sounds found in other names such as Amaya, Jamya, Shamya and Makiyah.
Kaneesha f African American (Modern)
A variant of an Indian name.
Kaneli f Finnish (Modern, Rare)
Means "cinnamon" in Finnish.
Kanise f African American (Modern)
Combination of the syllable ka with the name Denise.
Kaniya f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ka, ny and ya.
Kantorka f German (Modern, Rare), Literature
Kantorka is a Sorbian word meaning "cantoress, chorister". The---otherwise unnamed---Kantorka is the female hero in Otfried Preußler's novel Krabat who finally breaks the bad spell over the mill and saves the life of Krabat.... [more]
Ka'oir f African American (Modern)
Possibly a blend of the popular phonetic element kay with Dior. This is borne by Jamaican entrepreneur Keyshia Ka'oir Davis (1985-), formerly known as Keyshia Dior, the wife of American rapper Gucci Mane (real name Radric Davis), as well as their daughter Iceland Ka'oir Davis (2023-).
Kapri f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Capri.