American Submitted Names

Jeslynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jessalyn.

Jesmaine f English (Archaic), Afrikaans (Rare), South African (Rare)
Obsolete variant of Jessamine.

Jesmyn f English (Rare)
Contracted form of Jessamine.

Jesnita f English (Rare)

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.

Jessabel f English, Filipino
Variant of Jessabelle.

Jessabella f English (Rare)
Variant of Jessabelle.

Jessabelle f English (Modern)
Variant of Jezebel, influenced by the names Jessa and Belle.

Jessaca f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jessica.

Jessah f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jessa. Jessah was given to 13 girls in 2016 according to the Social Security Administration.

Jessakate f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jessa and Kate

Jessalynn f English (Rare)
Variant of Jessalyn.

Jessamie f English (Rare)
Variant of Jessamy.

Jessamin f English
Variant of Jessamine.

Jessamina f English (Modern)
Form of Jessamine.

Jessamond f English (American, Archaic)
Possibly a variation of Jessamine, based on names ending with -mond, such as Rosamond.

Jessamy f English, 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.

Jessely f English

Jesselyn f English
Variant of Jessalyn.

Jessereel m African American (Rare)

Jesserine f English (American)
Beautiful girl I went to school with.

Jessetta f Filipino (Rare), African American (Rare)
Feminization of Jesse.

Jessey m & f English
Variant of Jesse.

Jessiah m English

Jessicah f English
Variant of Jessica.... [more]

Jessicalynn f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Jessica and the suffix -lynn

Jessicca f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jessica.

Jessicka f English
Variant of Jessica.

Jessico m American
Masculine form of Jessica.

Jessielynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jessalyn.

Jessiemae f English
Combination of Jessie 1 and Mae.

Jessiemay f English
Combination of Jessie 1 and May.

Jessien f American
Happy

Jessifer f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jessica and Jennifer.

Jessikah f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jessica.

Jessilyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jessalyn.

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.

Jessimy f English (American)
Variant of Jessamy.

Jesslyn f English (Rare, Modern)
Variant of Jessalyn.

Jesslynn f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jessalyn.

Jesstin m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Justin.

Jessyca f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jessica.

Jessyka f American (Modern, Rare), Brazilian (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jessica.

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.

Jesusita f Spanish, American (Hispanic)
Diminutive of Jesusa.

Jesuz m American (Hispanic)
Variant of Jesús.

Jesy f & m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jessica, and/or variant of Jessie 1/Jessy/Jesse.

Jesykah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jessica.

Jet f & m English
Variant of Jett.

Jetaime f English (American, Rare)
From the French phrase je t'aime meaning "I love you".

Jetaun f African American (Modern, Rare)

Jetchel m American (Rare, Archaic)

Jethra f English (Rare), Indian (Rare, ?)

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.

Jetzabella f American (Hispanic)

Jetzyn m English (American, Modern, Rare)
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-.

Jevon m American (Modern)
Variant of Javan or Jevaughn.

Jevona f African American

Jewelia f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Julia influenced by Jewel.

Jeweliana f English (American, Modern)
Blend of Jewel and Juliana.

Jewelie f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Julie influenced by Jewel.

Jeweliet f English (Rare)
Variant of Juliet.

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).

Jewelyn f English

Jewelz f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jewels.

Jewl f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of the name Jewel.

Jexley m English (Modern)
Possibly deprived from the full name “J. Exley”

Jey m American (Rare)
Variant of Jay 1.

Jeyden m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaden.

Jeydon m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jaden.

Jeyleen f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayleen.

Jeyson m English
Variant of Jason

Jez f English
Short form of Jezebel.

Jeza f English
Diminutive of Jezebel.

Jezabell f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jezebel.

Jezabelle f English (American, Rare)
Variant 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.

Jezebela f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jezebella.

Jezebella f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Jezebel.

Jezebelle f American (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Variant form of Jezebel.... [more]

Jeziah m English (Modern)
Variant of Jesiah.

Jezlyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jazlyn

Jezzie f English
Diminutive of Jezebel.

Jezzy f English
Diminutive of Jezebel.

Jhace m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jace.

Jhandi f & m African American (Modern)
Not sure. Taken from Hinduism.

Jhane f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jane.

Jhanelle f African American
Variant of Janelle.

Jharel m African American
Variant of Jerrel.

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-)

Jhase m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jace.

Jhayco m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayco.

Jhayden m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Jayden and Jaden.

Jheico m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayco.

Jhenna f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jenna.

Jheremy m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jeremy. According to the SSA, Jheremy was given to 17 boys in 2017.

Jheri m English (American)

Jhessail f American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a respelling of Giselle.

Jhett m English
Variant of Jet.

Jhoanna f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Johanna/Joanna

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".

Jhonna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Johnna/Jonna

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.

Jiah m African American

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.

Jianna f English (American, Modern)

Jianni f & m American (Hispanic, Rare)
American feminine and masculine variant of Gianni.... [more]

Jib f & m American

Jidge m English
Diminutive of George.

Jiffany f English (Rare)
Variant of "Tiffany".

Jiffer f English (American, Rare)

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

Jillanna f English (?)

Jillanne f English

Jillena f English (Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Jill or else a combination of Jill and Lena.

Jillette f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Gillette.

Jilli f English (Rare)
Variant of Gillie.

Jillia f English (American, Rare)

Jilliana f English (Rare)
Variant of Gilliana.

Jilliane f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Gillian.

Jillianna f English
Elaboration of Jillian, see also Jilliana.

Jillianne f English
Variant of Jillian.

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.

Jilyan f English (American, Rare)
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.

Jimella f African American
Variant of Jameela.

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.

Jimetta f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Jimette in the style of Janetta, Joetta, Henrietta and Isabetta

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.

Jimme m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jimmy.

Jimmely f American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly coined as a feminine form of Jim.

Jimmer m English (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of James.

Jimmi m & f English
Variant spelling of Jimmy.

Jimmia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Jimma

Jimminah f English
Variang of Jemimah

Jimol m African American (Rare)

Jimothy m English (American, Rare)
Combination of the names Jim and Timothy.

Jimrod m English (Rare)

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]

Jinella f African American
Variant of Janella.

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]

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.

Jiovani m Brazilian, Spanish (Latin American, Rare), American (Hispanic)
Variant of Giovanni.

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 Biblical, Filipino, English, English (African, Rare), French (African), 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.

Jiromi f Spanish (Mexican, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Hispanic variant of Hiromi. Use of the name has perhaps been influenced by Hiromi Hayakawa (1982-2017), born Marla Hiromi Hayakawa Salas, a Mexican actress and singer of partial Japanese descent who competed on the Mexican reality television series La Academia in 2004.

Jiselle f English (Modern)
Variant of Giselle.

Jisselle f English
The name Jisselle likely originated as a phonetic variant of Giselle, which has Germanic and French roots. Jisselle derives from the elements "gisil," meaning "pledge" or "noble youth," and "lind," meaning "soft" or "tender." The emergence of Jisselle may reflect shifts in pronunciation preferences or cultural influences, resulting in a unique yet elegant name choice that retains the charm of its predecessor.

Jizele f Brazilian, American (Rare)
Variant of Giselle.

Jkieh f & m American (Hispanic)

Jkwon m African American (Modern, Rare)
From the rapper J-Kwon (real name Jerrell Jones).

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

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

J’maale m African American
Variant of Jamal.

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

J'Mya f African American (Modern)
Variant of Jamya.

J'naia f African American
An elaborated spelling variant of Janae

J'nevelyn f English (American)

Joachine f French (Rare, Archaic), Louisiana Creole (Rare, Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic)
Feminine form of Joachin.

Joakima f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Joakim.

Joames m Medieval English, English

Joanes m English (Rare)

Joanetta f American (South, Rare)
Diminutive or elaboration of Joan 1.

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

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

Joannie f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Joan 1.

Joanthan m English (Rare)
Variant of Jonathan which may be influenced by Joan 1.

Jobelle f English, Filipino
A feminine form of Job or a combination of Jo and Belle.

Jobie m & f English
Diminutive of Job.

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.

Jocabeth f American (Hispanic, Rare)
Variant of Jocabed, a Spanish form of Jochebed (occurring in multiple Spanish translations of the Bible).

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 (Modern)
Variant of Jocelyn.

Jocelynne f English
Variant of Jocelyn.

Jocephine f English (Rare)
Variant of Josephine.

Jochibed f African American (Rare)
Variant of Jochebed.

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]

Jockquel m African American

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

Joeann f English

Joeanna f English (Rare)
Combination of Joe and Anna or variant of Joanna.

Joeanne f American (South, Americanized, Modern)

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.

Johannetta f German (Archaic), Dutch (Rare), Antillean Creole (Rare), American (Archaic)
Feminization of Johann and elaboration of Johanna.

Johari m & f African American

Johathan m English
Variant of Jonathan.

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.

Johnavon m African American (Modern, Rare)
Blend of Johnathon and Donovan.

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 American (Rare)
Feminization of John.

Johndre m African American (Rare)
Combination of John and Andre.

Johnel m African American

Johnella f American (Modern, Rare)
Feminization of John using the Italian feminine suffix -ella.

Johnelle f American (Modern, Rare)
A feminine form of John using the French feminine diminutive suffix -elle

Johnetta f African American (Modern)
Feminine diminutive of John.

Johnette f American (Rare)
Feminine diminutive of John.

Johney m & f American
Variant of Johnny.

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.

Johnnathan m Brazilian, American (Rare)
Variant of Jonathan.