Girl Dog Names That Start With J

  1. Jancey
    • Origin:

      English surname, Scottish variation of Janet
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      Jaunty Jancey hails from the United Kingdom, where it appeared in England as a surname and in Scotland as a nickname for Janet. It's extremely uncommon in the US, given to fewer than five baby girls in the most recent year on record. You'll be hard-pressed to come across another Jancey in your life, so if unique names are a priority for you, this jolly and accessible choice belongs on your list.
  2. Jory
    • Jyoti
      • Origin:

        Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "light"
      • Description:

        The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.
    • Joya
      • Jemsa
        • Origin:

          English, Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "gem, precious stone"
        • Description:

          Variant of Gemma/Jemma or James.
      • Jarrell
        • Origin:

          English and French surname derived from a place-name, Gerville
        • Description:

          Randall Jarrell was an important mid-20th century poet; his surname makes a pleasingly soft name for a girl.
      • Journi
        • Origin:

          Variation of Journey
        • Description:

          Not a journey so much as a jaunt to the corner store.
      • Jasiri
        • Origin:

          Swahili
        • Meaning:

          "brave"
        • Description:

          A stylish and resonant Swahili name with great potential.
      • Josephe
        • Origin:

          French feminine variation of Joseph
        • Description:

          Josephe is much less well-known in the English-speaking world than Josephine or Joanna.
      • Jourdaine