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Jacintha is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the flower name hyacinth (Hyakinthos). In Greek mythology, Hyakinthos was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo, transformed into the flower…
Hebrew, feminine variation of Jacob
Now that Jacob has been the top boys' name for several years, this may come to the fore, the way Michaela did after Michael's long reign at Number One. For now, it's one of the more unusual girl…
Jacqualine is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Jacqueline, which originated as a feminine form of Jacques, the French version of James. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew…
Jacquenette is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as an elaborate diminutive form of Jacqueline, which itself is the feminine version of Jacques (the French form of James). The name…
English occupational name
"carter"
Jagger, made famous as the surname of Rolling Stone Mick, gets an entry in the girls' column thanks to Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross, who chose it for their daughter. For either gender, this name…
Place name
Jakarta, the name of the capital and largest city of Indonesia, is located on the island of Java. Both Jakarta and Java could make interesting and unusual choices for a girl.
Native American place name
"rich in springs"
Among the least gimmicky, most appealing and colorful of all the names found in the atlas, Jamaica almost sings out the rhythms of the West Indies. Part of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean,…
Jamesetta is a feminine name derived from James, which comes from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' This feminine variation adds the diminutive suffix '-etta,' creating a more…
Feminine variation of James
"supplanter"
More grown up than Jamie, but never given to more than 13 baby girls in the US per year (and that back in 1968). Modern parents prefer Jamie, Jameson or even James itself, as Blake and Ryan Reynolds…
Arabic
"heart, soul"
An Arabic name that can easily cross cultures. Janan might make a distinctive honor name for an ancestral Jan, Jane, or John.
English surname, Scottish variation of Janet
"God is gracious"
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…
Janevra is an uncommon feminine name that appears to blend elements of 'Jane' with names like Geneva or Genevra. It may have roots in the Italian name Ginevra, which is the Italian form of Guinevere…
Hindi-Sanskrit
"mother or legendary bird"
Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable.
botanical name
Jarrah is the name of a beautiful Australian tree famous for its richly-colored red timber and lovely scent. Jarrah may be used for both girls and boys.
Spanish
"jasmine"
The Spanish version of popular Jasmine has that zippy Z many parents are loving in recent years.
English combination of Jean and Marie
"god is gracious + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Rather dated smoosh name. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
