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

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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.

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

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Jinx, a James Bond heroine name has an ominous meaning but kinetic energy. In the film "Die Another Day," the actual first name of the character played by Halle Berry is Giacinta. It could therefore be a playful nickname to Ginevra, Jessica, Genevieve, Gianna, Josephine, or Georgina, or a bold choice for those wanting some sparky and witchy. 

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