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Variation of Jack, Jax, or Jacques
"God is gracious; supplanter"
Jax meets Jacques in this new creation, blending the French form of James with the modern English John/Jack/Jackson offshoot. Pronounced alternatively as JAKS, ZHAKS or ZHAK, it appeared on the…
Variation of Jadon, Hebrew
"thankful"
A variation of the Biblical name Jadon, more likely to lead you to the JAH- sound over the JAY- one that may alternatively be used as the first syllable. The meaning of the name is debated, though…
English month name, Latin
"doorway"
Cooler than the older month names like April and May, and a highly unusual and eye-catching choice. The most famous real-life January is female – January Jones – but the month is named for the Roman…
Anglicization of Iarlaithe, Irish
"tributary lord; sovereign"
Traditionally spelled as Iarlaithe, Iarfhlaith, or Iarlaith, this is the English form of the regal, rugged Irish name. Familiar but distinctive in Ireland, it was given to 6 boys in a recent year,…
English from French
"God is gracious"
Jeannette has fallen out of fashion, but this English variant breathes a bit of fresh air into the dusty classic.
Spelling variation of Gina, English, Hindi
"well born, farmer, pure, queen; to live"
Used as a spelling variation of Gina, a short form of Eugenia, Georgina, Regina, Virginia, and similar, Jeena is also a Hindi name, derived ultimately from Sankrit, with the lively meaning "to live".
English form of Jeremiah, Hebrew
"appointed by God"
Did everybody forget that at the height of Jeremy's popularity in the 1970s and 80s, it started to be used for girls? We certainly did, but in 1976, the year Jeremy peaked, there were 126 baby girls…
Spelling variation of Journey, word name
"passage from one place to another"
There are many routes to the word name Journey, and this is one of them. More popularly used for girls (albeit in small numbers), Jerney has also been given to a handful of boys since it first…
Variant spelling of Jessamine
"jasmine flower"
An alternative spin on Jasmine and Jessica, Jessamyn is a spelling variation of floral Jessamine, with just a little less frill. Notable bearers include writer Jessamyn West, wrestler Jessamyn Duke,…
English word name
"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…
Medieval form of Joyce, Latin
"lord; humorous, merry, playful"
Bright and jubilant but sophisticated too, Jocosa is a Medieval variant of the mid-century favorite Joyce. While Joyce started out as Latinization of a Breton name meaning "lord", it has since come…
Compound name
"pretty shining light"
With a hint of Jane and Jolene about it, Jolaine is in fact a compound name, blending any Jo- name with Laine (or Elaine). The meaning varies depending on which name you choose to take Jo- from, but…
Variation of Josephine, Hebrew
"Yahweh increases"
Josephene could be considered an alternative spelling to Josephine, or an Anglicized form of the Norman Joséphène. Only ever used in small numbers in the US, it last appeared in the stats back in…
Diminutive of Joyce, English
"lord; rejoice"
Joycie is a cheerful diminutive form of Joyce, which may appeal to those who like the upbeat yet old-fashioned quality of Josie, Ruthie, Betsy, Joanie, and Nellie. While Joycie itself has never made…
English variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
A spelling variation of Casey, more popular for girls thanks to its similarity to classic Katie. Kayce and Casey itself are more popular for boys, though Kacie has been given in small numbers over…
Variation of Callie, English
"free man"
Used in Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and Denmark as a (masculine) variation of Karl, Kalle has occasionally been used as a stripped back form of Callie, usually considered a short form of Caroline,…
English variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
This Cameron variation has been used nearly exclusively on boys in recent years, though it did see quiet use on girls back in the 2000s. Kamryn, Cameron, and Camryn are more familiar choices.…
Variation of Cass, English, or diminutive, of Kassia or Kassiani, Greek
"shining or excelling man; cinnamon"
Many C forms of this name are becoming more popular, from Cassia for girls to Cassian, Cassius, and Caspian for boys, so Kass feels more possible today too. And Kassia and Kassiani are both…
English diminutive of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
We're hearing Kat more and more being used by Katherines who are tired of Kathy, Kate and Katie. Katti or Kattie is another possibility.
English variation of Katherine, Greek
Variation of Katherine.
