Jinx

English word name

"spell, curse, bringer of bad luck"

Jinx Origin and Meaning

The name Jinx is a boy's name of English origin meaning "spell, curse, bringer of bad luck".

A popular choice for black cats, Jinx has become a quietly used option for baby boys in the US. Previously, it had been largely given to girls, likely because it appeared in the James Bond movie Die Another Day on a character played by Halle Berry.

Said character is actually named Giacinta, meaning Jinx could be a playful nickname for Giovanni, Julian, Gene, Jenson, Jamison, or similar.

Jinx was more recently used as a name for a male character in the 2024 novelMargo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. The book has been adapted into a TV series starring Elle Fanning, which might draw attention to the name.

Popularity of the name Jinx

• 1504 Nameberry 2021
• 24 Cats 2024

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