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Scottish Names that Start With J

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
  1. Jamie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of James

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      The cool form of James in the 1970s and '80s for both sexes. Still a more stylish short form than Jimmy, though many parents will want to call James by his entire, not-very-long name.
  2. Jamie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of James

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Jamie is typical of the relaxed unisex names starting with J that seemed so cool in the sixties after decades of Jeans and Joans, though now pretty tepid. Jaime and even Jamey and Jayme are alternate spellings.
  3. Jessie

    • Origin:

      Anglicized form of Teasagh or diminutive of Jessica, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "behold or wealthy"

    • Description:

      Jessie has never been used as much as Jennie/Jenny, partly because it's a boys’ name as well (spelled Jesse), but it does have a friendly and unpretentious pioneer feel. In Scotland, it's found as an Anglicized form of Teasagh, itself a form of Jean, and is used as a full name. And in the rest of the world, Jessie may be short for Jessica or used on its own.
  4. Jock

    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Jack

    • Description:

      This is a Scottish pet form of John, the equivalent of Jack in England. Has long been used as a generic name for a Scotsman, here it's a generic name for a--well--jock.
  5. Joffrey

    • Origin:

      Variant of Geoffrey

    • Description:

      King Joffrey Baratheon, the petulant biological son of siblings Cersei and Jaime Lannisters, is perhaps the most notorious villain in the entire Game of Thrones canon. His name is practically a byword for sadism among fans of the show and George R.R. Martin's books. As such, we think it's probably a name best avoided IRL.
  6. Janneth

    • Description:

      Janneth is a feminine name that represents a variation of Janet, which itself derives from the medieval diminutive of Jane. Ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious," Janneth carries this beautiful sentiment while offering a distinctive spelling. The additional 'h' at the end gives the name a softer, more elaborate feel. While not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, Janneth has maintained a steady presence, particularly in Hispanic communities. The name combines elegance with a touch of uniqueness, allowing bearers to stand out while still having a recognizable, melodic name that crosses cultural boundaries.