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Jody
Diminutive of Joan and Judith
One of the cute and bouncy nicknames so popular in the 1960s and 70s, but that hasn't made a comeback in the way Eames chairs and miniskirts have. Think of it as one of the original but now…
Johnni
English, diminutive of John, Hebrew
"the Lord is gracious"
A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Candy, Indy, or Danny. The -i ending turns boyish Johnny into a tomboy nickname.
Josey
Josey is a sweet, approachable feminine name typically considered a diminutive form of Josephine, which derives from the Hebrew name Joseph meaning 'God will add.' This spelling variation, with an…
Jubilee
Hebrew
"ram's horn"
Jubilee has a joyous and jubilant aura, but it wouldn't be an easy name to carry, what with all that pressure to be a living, breathing, 24-7 party. Jubilee was the name selected by television's…
Judy
Diminutive of Judith, Hebrew
"He will be praised or woman from Judea"
Judy was the nickname of choice for almost all the Judiths born in the 1940s and 50s; today's little Judiths are much more likely to be called Judith -- or, possibly, Jude.
July
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…
Juno
Latin
"queen of the heavens; young"
Juno is an ancient name that feels as fresh as if it had been minted, well, not yesterday, but in 2007. Since the release of the popular indie film Juno , this lively but strong Roman goddess name…
Jada
Spanish
"jade"
Long used in Spanish-speaking countries, this strong but feminine name was jump-started here by the rise of actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The Italian Giada is a popular variation. In the Bible, the…
Janeva
Janeva is a feminine name that represents a variant form of Genevieve or Jennifer, with possible Slavic influences. This elegant variation combines elements of familiar Western names with a…
Januaria
Portuguese
"January"
Way before January Jones made this month a fashionable girls' name, there was Princess Januaria of Brazil, daughter of the King of Portugal and the Archduchess of Austria. One of the most pointed yet…
Janvier
French word name
"January"
Used in France as a male name, this would make an appealing and unusual choice, as would two other Gallic month names, Avril and Mai.
Jessamy
English, variation of Jessamine
"jasmine flower"
Jessamy and big sister Jessamine are all but unknown in the U.S., but make distinctive alternatives to overexposed Jessica, Jessie, and Jasmine.
Jeveny
Jeveny is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a creative modern invention or a variant spelling of names like Jeveni or Jevon with a feminine ending. It may also be related to…
Jillian
Phonetic spelling of Gillian
"youthful"
This spelling of Jillian is now much more popular than the original, maybe because the G version invites pronunciation problems.
Shiyo
Shiyo is a rare feminine name with possible Japanese origins, though it may also be used in other cultures. In Japanese, the meaning would depend on the kanji characters used to write it, potentially…