This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is rare.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Jerina f Serbian (Rare), Medieval SerbianA form of
Irene. The most notable bearer was Despotess Jerina (originally: Irene Kantakouzene), the wife of Serbian Despot Đurađ Branković, who lived in the 15th century and who is known in Serbian folk legends as Damned Jerina because of many hardships she reportedly imposed on the people... [
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Jerta f Hungarian (Archaic), West Frisian (Rare)Originally a short form of
Gertrúd, occasionally used as a given name in its own right, as well as a West Frisian short form of names beginning with the element
Ger-, used as a given name in its own right.
Ji f Japanese (Rare)From Japanese 詩 (ji) meaning "poem, poetry". Other kanji cam be used.
Jianrou f Chinese (Rare)From Chinese 坚
(jiān) meaning "hard, strong, firm" combined with 柔
(róu) meaning "soft, gentle, supple", as well as other character combinations.
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... [
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Joan of Arc f Various (Modern, Rare)From the historical figure and the patron saint of France, Joan of Arc (1412-1431). A famous bearer of the name is American actress and musician Rain Joan of Arc Phoenix (1972-).
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.... [
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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-).
Joia f Catalan (Modern, Rare)Derived from both Catalan
joia "joy" (ultimately from Classical Latin
gaudium via Late Latin
gaudia and Old Occitan
joia) and Catalan
joia "jewel, gem" (ultimately derived from from Latin
iocus "game; playing; joke" via Vulgar Latin
*jocale "graceful object" and Old French
joiel).
Jokelyn f Dutch (Rare)Variant form or spelling of
Jokelien. This name is best known for being the name of the Dutch handball player Jokelyn Tienstra (1970-2015).