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Hispanic, compound name, blending Jose with Daniel
"Jehovah increases + God is my judge"
A compound name used occasionally in Spanish speaking countries, which blends Jose with Daniel to create something new. In English, it could also be considered a smoosh of John and Daniel, giving it…
French, combination of Jean and Luc
Jeanluc, most often written as Jean-Luc, is a French smoosh name combining Jean, a form of John meaning "god is gracious", and Luc, meaning "man of Lucania".
Scandinavian variation of Johannes or John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Short but substantial Nordic name that travels well -- although it runs the risk of being confused with all the feminine Jen names.
Hebrew
"borne in pain"
Jabez has a rare combo of three appealing elements: a Biblical heritage, a captivating Southern accent, and a jazzy feel. It was popular with the Pilgrims and on into the nineteenth century (there…
"the Lord is perfect"
Jotham is an Old Testament name that today would certainly be the only one in his class, having something of an urban feel via its similarity to the word 'gotham'. In the Bible one Jotham is the sole…
Modern invented name
This recent riff on the theme of Kevin has a pleasant sound but no real history or meaning.
English word name
"month name"
Most things Jul-related – from the month of July to popular modern names Julia and Julian – originate with Roman emperor Julius Caesar, and the month name July is no exception. Fifteen girls and…
Japhet is a masculine name with biblical origins, appearing in the Old Testament as one of Noah's three sons (alongside Shem and Ham). The name derives from Hebrew, with possible meanings including…
Place name
"city of the ancient god Shalem"
Transferred from the geographical name, Jerusalem is a sacred city in many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is given to around a dozen babies of each sex per year…
Swahili
"brave"
Jasiri is the Swahili word for "brave," and a unisex name primarily used in eastern Africa. Despite all it has going for it — a resonant meaning, on-trend I ending, and gender-neutral style — Jasiri…
Mythological name
Another name for Jupiter, king of the Roman gods, this jovial name is eminently ready for modern use. Feminine variations include Jovita and Jovie.
Place-name
Juneau could go either way as a name. The newfound fame of the movie heroine Juno knocks this unrelated though identical-sounding Alaskan name out of consideration for boys, for the moment. Though…
French
"I love"
A modern invented name, taken directly from the French phrase "J'adore", meaning "I love".
"exalted by God"
Biblical name from the Old Testament, and a nice full form of the sweet nickname Jory.
Latin
"ram's horn"
This unusual name might be a possibility for musical families: Jubal was credited in Genesis with the invention of the lyre, flute, harp, and organ. It also has a jubilant feel through its sound and…
Diminutive of Jocelyn or Joseph, German
"member of the Gauts tribe; Jehovah increases"
Succinct and to the point, Joss may appeal to those who enjoy the likes of Jude, Jesse, Jem, and Ozzy. Brought into the spotlight by Joss Whedon , creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer , Angel and…
Justo is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish origins, meaning 'just,' 'fair,' or 'righteous.' It derives from the Latin 'iustus,' reflecting qualities of justice and moral uprightness. The name…
Biblical place name or variation of Judah, Hebrew
"praised"
Judea — also spelled Judaea — is a mountainous region in the Middle East historically part of Jerusalem, that is significant in religions like Judaism and Christianity. As Jude and Judah dominate in…
Justino is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Justin, derived from the Latin name Justinus, which means 'just' or 'righteous'. This masculine name carries strong historical connections, as it was…
English surname derived from Jacques
Decidedly offbeat name that combines jauntiness with that uber-cool X, and would certainly set your son up for life outside the mainstream.