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| | An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with J''', continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. [[Nonbinary]] people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable nonbinary people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with J include Jackie, Jaden, Jan, Jamie, Jay, Jean, Jerry, Jessie, Jo, and Jordan. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with J, more than 130 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with I]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with K]]. | ||
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An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with J''', continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with J include Jackie, Jaden, Jan, | |||
== The list == | == The list == | ||
'''Jabre'''. American, modern. From the masculine Arabic name Jabar (جابار). Meaning "Comforting."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jabre</ref><ref>https://imuslim.name/2012-meaning-Jabar-muslim-arabic-names.html</ref> Keywords: positive, two syllables | '''Jabre'''. American, modern. From the masculine Arabic name Jabar (جابار). Meaning "Comforting."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jabre [https://web.archive.org/web/20230330051624/https://babynames.com/name/jabre Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://imuslim.name/2012-meaning-Jabar-muslim-arabic-names.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220809192138/https://imuslim.name/2012-meaning-Jabar-muslim-arabic-names.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: positive, two syllables | ||
'''Jace'''. American, modern. Short form of the Greek masculine name Jason (Ἰάσων). Meaning "Healer."<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_(given_name)</ref> Keywords: | '''Jace'''. American, modern. Short form of the Greek masculine name Jason (Ἰάσων). Meaning "Healer."<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_(given_name) [https://web.archive.org/web/20230607225541/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_%28given_name%29 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: healing, occupation, one syllable, positive | ||
''' | '''Jaci'''. Tupi (Native American). From Tupi ''îasy'', meaning "moon."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaci-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230330015841/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaci-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: moon, nature, sky, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Jacey'''. American, modern. Short form of the Greek masculine name Jason (Ἰάσων). Meaning "Healer."<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_(given_name) [https://web.archive.org/web/20230607225541/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_%28given_name%29 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: healing, occupation, positive, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Jackie'''. American, modern. Diminutive of the English masculine name, Jack<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Jack.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602142537/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Jack.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>, and the French and English feminine name, Jacqueline<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Jacqueline.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20221205180222/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Jacqueline.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>. Meaning "Supplanter."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Jackie.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327031532/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Jackie.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames">https://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_03.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20230220215427/http://20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_03.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Jackopa'''. Native American, Ojibwa. Meaning "Six."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jackopa [https://web.archive.org/web/20221004003037/https://babynames.com/name/jackopa Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: numbers, three syllables | |||
''' | '''Jacobean'''. English. Meaning "From the reign of James I of England, the time period of the mid-19th century."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jacobean [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322065754/https://babynames.com/name/jacobean Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Jacquard'''. French. Meaning "Weaving in a pattern."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jacquard [https://web.archive.org/web/20230228172927/https://babynames.com/name/jacquard Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Jada''' (יָדָע). Hebrew. Meaning "He knows," or "Wise."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Jada.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220818162339/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Jada.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jada-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325025502/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jada-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: character traits, intelligence, two syllables, virtue | |||
'''Jade'''. English. Meaning "The precious stone, jade." Variants: '''Jaden''', '''Jadyn''', '''Jaiden''', '''Jayda''', '''Jayde''', and '''Jayden'''.<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: earth, nature, stone, treasure, two syllables | |||
'''Jaden'''. Modern. Neutral variant of the masculine Hebrew name, Jadon (יָדוֹן). Meaning "He will judge." Also, sometimes an elaborated version of the name '''Jade''', meaning "The precious stone."<ref name="2knames" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-jaden.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327050829/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Jaden.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jadon [https://web.archive.org/web/20230419232139/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jadon Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaden [https://web.archive.org/web/20230419161856/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaden Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Other neutral variants: '''Jaden''',<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaden [https://web.archive.org/web/20230419161856/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaden Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>'''Jadyn''',<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jadyn [https://web.archive.org/web/20230419083153/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jadyn Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>'''Jaiden''',<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaiden [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603022159/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaiden Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> '''Jaetyn''',<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jaetyn [https://web.archive.org/web/20230321103727/https://babynames.com/name/jaetyn Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> '''Jayden''', and '''Jaydon'''.<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: gems, minerals, religion, religious, two syllables | |||
'''Jae'''. 1. (재). Korean. A neutral name meaning "Talent" or "Wealth," depending on the ''hanja'' characters with the same pronunciation used to write it. Pronounced "Cheh."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jae-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20220925052252/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jae-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. English. Variant spelling of the name '''Jay''', which see. Keywords: one syllable. | |||
'''Jaffe''' (יָפֶה). Hebrew. Neutral transcription of the feminine name '''Yaffa'''. Meaning "Beautiful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaffe [https://web.archive.org/web/20230331155229/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaffe Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffa [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529095349/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yaffa Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Other neutral variant: '''Yafe'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/yafe [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011825/https://www.behindthename.com/name/yafe Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, beauty, virtue | |||
'''Jahdahdieh'''. Onondaga (Native American). Meaning "Whale who sails."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jahdahdieh [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322185109/https://babynames.com/name/jahdahdieh Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jaime'''. Spanish. The Spanish pronunciation is "HI-may," and an anglicized pronuncation is "JAY-mee." A neutral form of the English masculine name James,<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jamie [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530110953/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jamie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> from the Latin masculine name Iacomus, from the Biblical Latin masculine name Iacobus, from the Biblical Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), which is otherwise anglicized as Jacob. Meaning "Holder of the heel" or "Supplanter."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/james [https://web.archive.org/web/20230409035428/http://www.behindthename.com/name/james Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob [https://web.archive.org/web/20230628141444/http://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jaime [https://web.archive.org/web/20230412064515/https://babynames.com/name/Jaime Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the US, Jaime was used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/J/JA/JAIME/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, two syllables | |||
'''Jaimin'''. English, modern. A neutral variant of the English masculine name James, from the Latin masculine name Iacomus, from the Biblical Latin masculine name Iacobus, from the Biblical Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), which is otherwise anglicized as Jacob. Meaning "Holder of the heel" or "Supplanter."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/james [https://web.archive.org/web/20230409035428/http://www.behindthename.com/name/james Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob [https://web.archive.org/web/20230628141444/http://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jaimin [https://web.archive.org/web/20220808064628/https://babynames.com/name/jaimin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, two syllables | |||
Jairdan | '''Jairdan'''. English, modern. A combination of the names Jair and Jordan.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jairdan [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324170736/https://babynames.com/name/jairdan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: modern, two syllables | ||
Jalen | '''Jalen'''. African American English. From a combination of the masculine names James and Leonard.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jalen [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325213240/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jalen Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> This is more often a masculine name, but some variants are seen as more neutral, such as '''Jaylen,'''<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaylen [https://web.archive.org/web/20220811142618/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaylen Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> '''Jaylin'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaylen [https://web.archive.org/web/20220811142618/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaylen Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
Jam | '''Jam'''. English, modern. Meaning "A sweet condiment" or "A musical get-together."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jam [https://web.archive.org/web/20220813114702/https://babynames.com/name/Jam Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: cute, food, music, one syllable | ||
Jamaica | '''Jamaica'''. English, modern. From the name of the place Jamaica. Meaning "Land of wood and water."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jamaica [https://web.archive.org/web/20230323200738/https://babynames.com/name/jamaica Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''James'''. English. Usually masculine, but sometimes neutral. From the Latin masculine name Iacomus, from the Biblical Latin masculine name Iacobus, from the Biblical Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), which is otherwise anglicized as Jacob. Meaning "Holder of the heel" or "Supplanter."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/james [https://web.archive.org/web/20230409035428/http://www.behindthename.com/name/james Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob [https://web.archive.org/web/20230628141444/http://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/james [https://web.archive.org/web/20230228172927/https://babynames.com/name/JAMES Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>Neutral variants: '''Jame''',<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jame [https://web.archive.org/web/20221126235247/https://babynames.com/name/jame Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> '''Jamese''',<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jamese [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604135401/https://babynames.com/name/jamese Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> '''Jaymes'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jaymes [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810173129/https://babynames.com/name/jaymes Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, one syllable, two syllables | |||
'''Jameson'''. English. A neutral name from the surname, meaning "Son of James."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jameson [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324162711/https://babynames.com/name/Jameson Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | |||
'''Jamie'''. English and Scottish. A neutral form of the English masculine name James,<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jamie [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530110953/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jamie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> from the Latin masculine name Iacomus, from the Biblical Latin masculine name Iacobus, from the Biblical Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), which is otherwise anglicized as Jacob. Meaning "Holder of the heel" or "Supplanter."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/james [https://web.archive.org/web/20230409035428/http://www.behindthename.com/name/james Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob [https://web.archive.org/web/20230628141444/http://www.behindthename.com/name/jacob Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variants: '''Jaime''', '''Jayme'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jayme [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604100133/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jayme Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, two syllables. Notable nonbinary people with this name include [[Jamie Wildman]] and [[Jamie Windust]]. | |||
'''Jamyang'''. Tibetan. Meaning "Gentle song."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jamyang [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322124117/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jamyang Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: arts, music, voice | |||
'''Jan'''. A name that is masculine in some places, feminine in others. 1. Dutch. A masculine name, pronounced "Yahn," a form of the name John. 2. English. A feminine name, short for Janet or Janice.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jan [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812053200/https://babynames.com/name/jan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable | |||
'''Janika'''. A feminine name in some places, and a masculine name in others. 1. Finnish. A feminine name from the German name Jannike. Meaning "God is gracious." 2. Hungarian. A masculine name from János. Meaning "God is gracious."<ref name="2knames" /> | |||
''' | '''January'''. English. Meaning "Born in January."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/january [https://web.archive.org/web/20220818050020/https://babynames.com/name/january Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: birth, four syllables, time, seasons, winter | ||
'''Jaramillo'''. Spanish. From the surname, from the place name in the south of Castilla, meaning "Of the jaramago tree."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/janus [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322060647/https://babynames.com/name/janus Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jaren'''. English, modern. A combination of the names Jay and Darren.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jaren [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203190227/https://babynames.com/name/jaren Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jaspen'''. English, modern. A combination of the names Jasper and Aspen.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jaspen [https://web.archive.org/web/20220816094904/https://babynames.com/name/jaspen Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jasvinder''' or '''Jaswinder''' (ਜਸਵਿੰਦਰ). Gurmukhi, Sikh. Meaning "Fame, praise, glory," combined with the name of the Hindu thunder god Indra.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaswinder [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401015403/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaswinder Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Java'''. English, modern. From the type of coffee, from the Arabic word for the island in Indonesia.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/java [https://web.archive.org/web/20230518032407/https://babynames.com/name/java Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: food, technology, two syllables | |||
'''Jawdat''' (جودت). Arabic. Meaning "Excellence."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jawdat [https://web.archive.org/web/20230223202445/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jawdat Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Jax'''. English. Short form of Jackson, from the surname, meaning "Son of Jack." Jack originated as a form of the masculine name John. John comes from the Latin masculine name Iohannes, from Greek masculine name Ioannes, from the Hebrew masculine name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/john [https://web.archive.org/web/20230519154255/https://www.behindthename.com/name/john Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jax [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074405/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jax Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jax [https://web.archive.org/web/20221214231302/https://babynames.com/name/jax Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variants: '''Jaxie'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jaxie [https://web.archive.org/web/20230321120259/https://babynames.com/name/jaxie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, one syllable, two syllables. [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] bearing this name include Jax in the short film ''Royalty''. | |||
'''Jay'''. Short form of many names beginning with the letter J. Also the type of bird. Variant: '''Jaye'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jay-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230501071711/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jay-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaye [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315223934/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaye Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: birds, nature, one syllable | |||
'''Jaya''' (जया or जय). Sanskrit. A feminine name in some regions of India, and a msculine name in others. Meaning "Victory."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaya [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325102125/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaya Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jaycee'''. English, modern. From the initials "J. C.," which can refer to many names, including Jesus Christ.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jaycee [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327045757/https://babynames.com/name/jaycee Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Christian, modern, two syllables | |||
'''Jaydel'''. English, modern. From a combination of the names Jay and Dell.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jaydel [https://web.archive.org/web/20230402022753/https://babynames.com/name/jaydel Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | |||
'''Jazz'''. English, modern. Meaning "The jazz style of music."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jazz [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401112154/https://babynames.com/name/jazz Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: modern, music, one syllable | |||
'''Jaz'''. English, modern. Meaning "Ungovernable, chaotic good, heart of gold". Can be a nickname or adaptation of Jamie, Jazmin, Jasmine, James. Keywords: modern, unisex, one syllable. | |||
'''Jean'''. English. Meaning "God is gracious."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jean [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812053655/https://babynames.com/name/jean Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jeong''' (정). Korean. Meaning "Gentle" or "Virtuous," depending on the ''hanja'' characters used to write it with the same pronunciation. Pronounced "Chung."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jeong [https://web.archive.org/web/20230425013141/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jeong Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jem'''. English. A short form of names such as James and Jemima. Also a variant of "Gem."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jem [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401175949/https://babynames.com/name/jem Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, one syllable | |||
'''Jeren'''. English, modern. A short form of names such as Jerome, Jerry, Geraldine, or Gerald.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jeren [https://web.archive.org/web/20230130072359/https://babynames.com/name/jeren Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | |||
'''Jermaine'''. French. Meaning "From Germany." Variants: '''Jermane.'''<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jermaine [https://web.archive.org/web/20221204212112/https://babynames.com/name/jermaine Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | |||
'''Jerry'''. English. Short for many names starting with this sound, such sa Jeremy, Gerry, and Geraldine. Variants: '''Jerri''', '''Jerrie'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jerry [https://web.archive.org/web/20230320035545/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jerry Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Jersey'''. English. From the place name, meaning "Grassy island."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jersey [https://web.archive.org/web/20221128220915/https://babynames.com/name/jersey Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jerusalem'''. Hebrew. From the place name, meaning "Heritage of peace."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jerusalem [https://web.archive.org/web/20221202121704/https://babynames.com/name/jerusalem Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jes''' or '''Jess'''. Short form of names such as Jessie, Jessica, Jesemin, Jesper, etc.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jess [https://web.archive.org/web/20230610164520/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jess Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Notable nonbinary people with this name include comedian [[Jes Tom]]. [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] with this name include Jess Goldberg, the protagonist of ''Stone Butch Blues'' by [[Leslie Feinberg]]. | |||
'''Jesse'''. English, Dutch, and Finnish. Usually masculine, but sometimes neutral. From the Biblical Hebrew masculine name Yishai (יִשַׁי), meaning "Gift."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jesse [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603010652/https://babynames.com/name/JESSE Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jesse [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326022518/http://www.behindthename.com/name/jesse Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jessie''' or '''Jessi'''. Originally a Scottish diminutive of Jean. In modern times it is also used as a diminutive of Jessica.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jessie-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213081445/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jessie-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Also a variant of Jesse, from the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishai), which possibly means "gift".<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jessie-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213080833/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jessie-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jewel''' or '''Jewell'''. Partly from the English word ''jewel'', a precious stone, derived from Old French ''jouel'', which was possibly related to ''jeu'' "game". Also partly from the Breton name Judicaël, derived from the elements ''iudd'' "lord, prince" and ''hael'' "generous". This was the name of a 7th-century Breton king, also regarded as a saint.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jewel [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213082521/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jewel Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: gems, French, two syllables, saints | |||
'''Ji''' (지). Korean. Meaning "Wisdom," or other meanings, depending on the ''hanja'' used to write it with the same pronunciation. Pronounced "Jee."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ji [https://web.archive.org/web/20221025203655/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ji Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jia'''. Chinese. Meaning "Auspicious," "Home," or other meanings, depending on the characters used to write it with the same pronunciation. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jia [https://web.archive.org/web/20221025205535/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jia Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Jian'''. Chinese. Meaning "Establish," or "Healthy," or other meanings, depending on the characters used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jian [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605005614/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Jiang'''. Chinese. Meaning "Yangtze river," or other meanings, depending on the characters used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jiang [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325071042/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jiang Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Jicarilla'''. Apache Native American. Meaning "Water rapids."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jicarilla [https://web.archive.org/web/20221209234634/https://babynames.com/name/jicarilla Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jie'''. Chinese. Meaning "Heroic," or other meanings, depending on the characters used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jie [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328175453/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Ji-Hu'''. Korean. Meaning "Wisdom" and "thick," or other meanings, depending on the ''hanja'' used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ji01hu [https://web.archive.org/web/20221208070253/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ji01hu Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jiles'''. English, modern. A variant of the name Giles.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jiles [https://web.archive.org/web/20230128100025/https://babynames.com/name/jiles Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jimi''' or '''Jimmie'''. English. Neutral short form of the usually masculine name James.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jimmie [https://web.archive.org/web/20230219204739/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jimmie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | |||
'''Ji-Min'''. Korean. Meaning "Ambition" and "Clever," or other meanings, depending on the ''hanja'' used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ji01min [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213081438/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ji01min Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jin'''. Chinese. Meaning "Gold," or other meanings, depending on the characters used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230601063211/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jinan''' (جنان). Arabic. Meaning "Garden" or "Paradise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jinan [https://web.archive.org/web/20211024220729/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jinan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Jindra'''. Czech. Neutral short form of names such as the feminine Jindřiška and masculine Jindřich,<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jindra [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213081439/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jindra Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jindr18ich [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011751/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jindr18ich Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> which come from the English name Henry, meaning "Ruler of the house."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/henry [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529044941/https://www.behindthename.com/name/henry Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
''' | '''Jing'''. Chinese. Meaning "Crystal," or other meanings, depending on the characters used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jing [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034655/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jing Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | ||
'''Jingyi'''. Chinese. Meaning "Joy," or other meanings, depending on the characters used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jing [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034655/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jing Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jip'''. Frisian. Neutral short form of names such as Germanic masculine Gijsbert and feminine Gijsberta.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jip [https://web.archive.org/web/20221003115313/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jip Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Ji-Soo''' or '''Ji-Su'''. Korean. Meaning "Ambition" and "Luxuriant," or other meanings, depending on the ''hanja'' used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ji01su [https://web.archive.org/web/20221208070253/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ji01su Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jo'''. Dutch, English, German, and Norwegian. Neutral short form of many names beginning with Jo, such as feminine names Joan, Joanna, Johanna, and Josephine, and masculine names Johannes and Josef. The variants '''Joey'''<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/joey [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528030743/https://www.behindthename.com/name/joey Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> and '''Joe''' are more often masculine, but not exclusively.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230323071817/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jo [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812111210/https://babynames.com/name/jo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] with this name include Jo in the original American Repertory Theater production of ''Jagged Little Pill''. Keywords: one syllable | |||
'''Jocelyn'''. English. In France, this is a masculine name, but in English, it has been neutral since the 20th century. Meaning "The Germanic tribe of the Geats or the Goths." Neutral variants: '''Jocelin.''' <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jocelyn [https://web.archive.org/web/20230628171457/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jocelyn Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Jody'''. English. A neutral name popularized in the 20th century. Possibly derived from names such as Judy or Joseph. Also short for other names beginning with the letter J.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jody [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604131704/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jody Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jody [https://web.archive.org/web/20220129081212/https://babynames.com/name/jody Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | |||
'''Johnie''' or '''Johnnie'''. English. Neutral form of the English masculine name John, from Latin masculine name Iohannes, from Greek masculine name Ioannes, from the Hebrew masculine name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן). Meaning "God is gracious."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/johnnie [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034653/https://www.behindthename.com/name/johnnie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/john [https://web.archive.org/web/20230519154255/https://www.behindthename.com/name/john Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Jojo'''. English. Neutral short form of of Joseph, Jolene, and other names that begin with Jo.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jojo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528031354/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jojo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: two syllables | |||
'''Jools'''. English. Neutral short form of neutral Jules,<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jules-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602123617/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jules-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> masculine Julian, or feminine Julia.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jools [https://web.archive.org/web/20230306003746/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jools Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> From the Latin masculine name Julius. Meaning uncertain, possibly "Downy-bearded," or "From the god Jupiter."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/julius [https://web.archive.org/web/20230708173958/http://www.behindthename.com/name/julius Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable. | |||
'''Jordan''' (יַרְדֵן). English, French, Macedonian, and Serbian. Meaning "The river that flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel, where Jesus was baptized."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jordan [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529011743/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jordan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variants: '''Jordi''', '''Jordie''', '''Jordyn'''.<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: Biblical, Christian, two syllables. | |||
'''Jordence'''. English, modern. From a combination of the names Jordan and Cadence.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jordence [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322151128/https://babynames.com/name/jordence Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jorryn'''. English, modern. From a combination of the names Jory and Torin.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jorryn [https://web.archive.org/web/20220808193206/https://babynames.com/name/jorryn Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jory'''. English. From the Cornish form of the name George, meaning "Farmer."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jory [https://web.archive.org/web/20221126234153/https://babynames.com/name/jory Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''José'''. Spanish. Usually masculine, but in Spanish-speaking countries, this is also used as part of a double name for girls. From the Hebrew masculine name Joseph (יוֹסֵף). Meaning "He will add."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jose10 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230526130420/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jose10 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, Christian, Jewish, masculine inclined, two syllables | |||
'''Joss'''. English. Short form of the English neutral name Jocelyn, which see. Meaning "The Germanic tribe of the Geats or Goths."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/joss [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075453/https://www.behindthename.com/name/joss Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: one syllable | |||
'''Jothi''' (ஜோதி). Tamil. From the Sanskrit neutral name Jyoti (ज्योती). Meaning "Light."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jothi [https://web.archive.org/web/20211130164957/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jothi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jyoti [https://web.archive.org/web/20220703170805/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jyoti Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | |||
'''Jourdain'''. French. A form of the name Jordan.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jourdain [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812054205/https://babynames.com/name/jourdain Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Journey'''. English, modern. Meaning "Travel." Variants: '''Jurnee''', '''Jurnie''', '''Journee''', and '''Journi'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/journey [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325005413/https://babynames.com/name/journey Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jovany'''. American, modern. American spelling of the Italian name Giovanni. Variants: '''Jovani''', '''Jovanny''', '''Jovanni'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jovany [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322161523/https://babynames.com/name/jovany Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Joweese'''. Seneca Native American. Meaning "Chirping bird."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/joweese [https://web.archive.org/web/20220809013652/https://babynames.com/name/joweese Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Joy-Againe'''. English, Puritan. A name given to a child after losing a previous child.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/joy01againe/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190509014446/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/joy01againe/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: birth order, emotions, happiness, three syllables, two words | |||
'''Joyce'''. English. From the masculine Josse, from masculine Iudocus, from Breton masculine Judoc. Meaning "Lord."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/joyce [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605225747/https://www.behindthename.com/name/joyce Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> keywords: nobility, one syllable, power | |||
'''Ju'''. Chinese. Meaning "Chrysanthemum," or other meanings, depending on the characters used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ju [https://web.archive.org/web/20220525103405/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ju Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable | |||
'''Jubilation'''. English, Puritan. Meaning "Rejoicing."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jubilation/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20211024092042/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jubilation/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Judaea'''. English. Meaning "Land of the descendants of Judah."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/judaea [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810030039/https://babynames.com/name/judaea Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jude'''. Variant or short form of Judas, Julian or Judith.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jude-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328030112/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jude-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jude-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20221110001356/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jude-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> [[Notable nonbinary people]] by this name include activist and model [[Jude Guaitamacchi]]. US data states that Jude is used as a masculine name 93% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/J/JU/JUDE/index{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | |||
'''Juke'''. American, modern. From the African-American slang, meaning "Dance suggestively," which is the origin of the word jukebox.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/juke [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203214419/https://babynames.com/name/juke Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jules'''. Neutral short form of the names Julia and Julian, which derive from Julius.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jules-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602123617/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jules-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Notable nonbinary people with this name include activist and model [[Jules Guaitamacchi]].<ref name="uspi_Tran">{{Cite web |title=Trans activist reveals how we can all be better allies to stand in solidarity together |last=Mendoza |first=Nadia |work=Uspire Life |date=25 June 2020 |access-date=5 February 2021 |url= https://uspire.life/2020/06/25/transgender-trans-rights-jules-guaitamacchi-jk-rowling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418122636/https://uspire.life/2020/06/25/transgender-trans-rights-jules-guaitamacchi-jk-rowling/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] with this name include Jules in the novel ''Finna'' by [[Nino Cipri]]. | |||
'''Julian'''. From the Roman name Iulianus, which was derived from Julius.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/julian [https://web.archive.org/web/20230616074344/https://www.behindthename.com/name/julian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''July'''. English. Meaning "Born in the month of July."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/july [https://web.archive.org/web/20221003085222/https://babynames.com/name/july Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jumeaux'''. French. Meaning "Twins that are two boys, or twins that are a boy and a girl."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jumeaux [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322195723/https://babynames.com/name/jumeaux Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jumoke'''. African, Yoruba. Short for names such as Olajumoke or Adejumoke.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jumoke [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322055231/https://babynames.com/name/jumoke Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jun''' 1. Chinese. Meaning "King," or other meanings, depending on the characters used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jun-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20221025203656/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jun-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Korean. Meaning "Talented," or other meanings, depending on the ''hanja'' used to write it with the same pronunciation.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jun-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20221025203656/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jun-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 3. (じゅん). Japanese. Meaning "Order" (順), "Abiding" (遵), "Associate" (准), "Season" (旬), or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/10/jun.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180902204054/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/10/jun.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Juneau'''. French. From the place surname or place name. Meaning "Young."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/juneau [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401120250/https://babynames.com/name/juneau Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Juno'''. Latin. Meaning “Young woman”. Juno was the goddess of marriage in Roman mythology.<ref>https://wowbabyname.com/juno-name-meaning-and-origin/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221208205319/https://wowbabyname.com/juno-name-meaning-and-origin/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Notable nonbinary people with this name include [[Juno Mitchell]] and [[Juno Roche]]. [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] bearing this name include Juno Steel in ''The Penumbra Podcast''. | |||
'''Jupiter'''. Latin. Meaning "The thunder god, Jupiter."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jupiter [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603012851/https://babynames.com/name/JUPITER Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Justice'''. English. Meaning "A judge," or "Fairness."<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/justice/boy</ref> Almost totally equally used for makes and females.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/justice [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213081936/https://www.behindthename.com/name/justice Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.everything-birthday.com/name/f/justice%20</ref> Keywords: Fairness, neutral-inclined, noun, virtue | |||
'''Justy'''. English. Neutral short form of masculine Justin and feminine Justine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/justy [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605003658/https://www.behindthename.com/name/justy Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> | |||
'''Juri''' (じゅり). Japanese. Meaning "Acceptance" (受理), "Tree village" (樹里) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/11/juri.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20190907075756/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com:80/2009/11/juri.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Juul'''. Dutch. Neutral short form of feminine Julia and masculine Julius.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/juul [https://web.archive.org/web/20230306003747/https://www.behindthename.com/name/juul Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Jyler'''. English, modern. Variant of the name Tyler.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/jyler [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328021242/https://babynames.com/name/jyler Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: modern, two syllables | |||
'''Jyoti''' (ज्योती). Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, and Nepali. From Sanskrit, meaning "Light."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jothi [https://web.archive.org/web/20211130164957/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jothi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jyoti [https://web.archive.org/web/20220703170805/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jyoti Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In Telugu: '''Jyothi''' (జ్యోతి), and Malayalam: '''Jyothi''' (ജ്യോതി).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jyothi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230402002123/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jyothi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables | |||
'''Jyrgal''' (Жыргал). Kyrgyz. Meaning "Happiness."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jyrgal [https://web.archive.org/web/20220815000232/https://www.behindthename.com/name/jyrgal Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
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