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Word Names used in USA 2020
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Ivori
Ivori is a feminine variation of the name Ivory, which derives from the Old French word 'ivoire,' referring to the precious white material from elephant tusks. This elegant name evokes images of…
Ivorie
Ivorie is a feminine name that evokes the luxurious substance ivory, with its creamy white color and precious nature. Likely a modern variant of Ivory, which itself began as a descriptive surname…
Ivyrose
Ivyrose combines two nature-inspired elements to create a delicate and distinctive feminine name. As a compound name, it pairs the evergreen climbing plant Ivy (symbolizing fidelity, eternity, and…
Jadore
French invented name
"I love"
A modern invented name, taken directly from the French phrase "J'adore", meaning "I love".
January
English month name from Latin
"doorway"
Thanks to two cultural influences, January has joined March, April, June and August as a plausible month name. The first was a character named January Wayne in a bestselling 1973 Jacqueline Susann…
Jasper
Persian
"bringer of treasure"
The ancient boys' name Jasper is popular internationally in a range of forms, including Casper and Gaspard, and now Jasper is beginning to be used for girls in the US.
Jayde
Spelling variation of Jade
This creative spelling of Jade adds in the trendy y , but it remains much less popular.
Jersey
English place name, Old Norse
"Geirr's island"
An established place name, associated with a sunny island in the English Channel, the Garden State in the US, knitted pullovers, reality TV, and a Broadway musical. It peaked in the late 2000s and…
Jerusalem
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…
Jewel
Word name
Just like Flora is for botanicals, Jewel is the generic gemstone name, not used much since the early twentieth century, when it was seen as a symbol of how precious a daughter could be. The French…
Jewell
Jewell is a feminine name derived from the English word 'jewel,' referring to a precious stone or gem. This name embodies qualities of beauty, rarity, and value. Originally used as a surname for…
Jewels
English word name
"a precious stone"
A glitzy modern word name or a creative respelling of Jules.
Jezebel
Hebrew
"not exalted"
Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab in the Hebrew Book of Kings, has long had a bad girl reputation. But in the modern secular world, this is somewhat mitigated by the feminist perspective of her as a…
Journii
Journii is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern, stylized variant of Journey. This inventive spelling adds a unique touch to the concept-based name that evokes movement, adventure,…
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…
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…
Jupiter
Latin
"godfather"
Jupiter may be known as the father of all the gods, but it's baby girls who have claimed his name for their own. Mythological and celestial baby names are hot across the board, so Jupiter was bound…
Jurnee
Spelling variation of Journey
This overly trendy spelling jumped into the Top 1000 names in 2013. It got there by being the fourth fastest-rising name on the 2013 list, riding the increasing popularity of Journey and Journee.
Justice
English word name
"the quality of being just, impartial, or fair"
Justice is a fashionable word name, used for both girls and boys. Justice has the distinction of being a virtue name without the religious implications of Faith or Grace. It still feels more male…
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