If you’re looking for a gender-neutral name, the letter J can be joyful, jovial, or jaunty. Whether you want something to jam to – like Jimi or Jazz – or cultural juggernauts like Jughead, J offers excellent choices.
Jabre
Jabre is a name of American origins meaning “All powerful.”
Jacey
Jacey is a name of American origins that stems from the initials J.C.
Jackopa
Jackopa is a name of Native American origins meaning “Six.”
Jacobean
Jacobean is a name of English origins meaning “From the reign of James I of England.”
Jacquard
Jacquard is a name of French origins meaning “Weaving in a pattern.”
Jaddua
Jaddua is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Known.”
Jae
Jae is a name of Korean origins meaning “Ability, talent.”
Jaetyn
Jaetyn is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Jahdahdieh
Jahdahdieh is a name of Native American origins meaning “Whale who sails.”
Jaimin
Jaimin is a name of American origins meaning “Supplanter.”
Jain
Jain is a name of Indian origins meaning “Ancient Indian religion.”
Jairdan
Jairdan is a name of American origins that is a combination of Jair and Jordan.
Jam
Jam is a name of American origins meaning “A sweet condiment” or “musical get-together.”
Jamaica
Jamaica is a name of American origins meaning “Land of wood and water.”
Jame
Jame is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Supplanter.”
Jamese
Jamese is a name of English origins that is a form of James.
Jamya
Jamya is a name of American origins meaning “Supplanter.”
Jan
Jan is a name of Dutch origins meaning “God Is gracious.”
Janika
Janika is a name of Slavic origins meaning “God is gracious.”
Jannali
Jannali is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “Moon.”
January
January is a name of English origins meaning “Born in January.”
Janus
Janus is a name of Latin origins meaning “God of beginnings.” Janus is a well-known Roman god who appears in several fantasy and science fiction works.
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Jarah
Jarah is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Boldness, bravery.”
Jaramillo
Jaramillo is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Of the jaramago tree.”
Jaren
Jaren is a name of English origins meaning “Singing.”
Jariah
Jariah is a name of American origins that is a combination of Jane and Mariah.
Jarmo
Jarmo is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “God will uplift.”
Jasani
Jasani is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Jasey
Jasey is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Healer.”
Jasleen
Jasleen is a name of Indian origins meaning “Absorbed in good reputation.”
Jaspen
Jaspen is a name of American origins meaning “Treasurer” or “quaking tree.”
Java
Java is a name of Arabic origins that stems from an island in Indonesia with the same name.
Jawdat
Jawdat is an Arabic name meaning “Goodness.”
Jaxie
Jaxie is a name of American origins meaning “Child of Jack.”
Jaydel
Jaydel is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Jaylor
Jaylor is an American with an unknown meaning.
Jayme
Jayme is a name of English origins that is a form of James.
Jazz
Jazz is a name of American origins meaning “Style of music.”
Jedi
Jedi is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning. It’s commonly associated with the Jedi in Star Wars.
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Jela
Jela is a Swahihi name meaning “Father suffered during birth.”
Jem
Jem is an English name that is a short form of James or Jemima. It can also be an alternate spelling of Gem.
Jennessee
Jennessee is a name of American origins meaning “Fair, gathering place.”
Jennings
Jennings is a name of English origins meaning “Family of (Little) John.”
Jenski
Jenski is a name of English origins meaning “Coming home.”
Jenue
Jenue is a name of African origins meaning “From Jenue, Nigeria.”
Jeong
Jeong is a name of Korean origins meaning “Quiet, gentle.”
Jeren
Jeren is an American name meaning “Spear rule” or “holy name.”
Jersey
Jersey is a name of English origins meaning “Grassy island.”
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Heritage of peace.”
Jet
Jet is a name of American origins meaning “To move rapidly” or “airplane.”
Jeter
Jeter is a name of French origins meaning “To throw.”
Jetsam
Jetsam is a name of English origins meaning “Stuff thrown overboard.”
Jetson
Jetson is an American name meaning “Son of Jet.”
Jeven
Jeven is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Ji
Ji is a name of Korean origins meaning “Intellectual, wise.”
Jiang
Jiang is a name of Chinese origins meaning “River.”
Jicarilla
Jicarilla is a name of Native American origins meaning “Water rapids.”
Jie
Jie is a Chinese name meaning “Pure.”
Jihan
Jihan is a name of Arabic origins meaning “The universe.”
Jiles
Jiles is a name of American origins that is a form of Giles.
Jimi
Jimi is a name of English origins meaning “Supplanter.” This name is often associated with legendary musician Jimi Hendrix.
Jin
Jin is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Tenderness.”
Jinan
Jinan is an Arabic name meaning “Paradise gardens.”
Jinendra
Jinendra is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victorious.”
Jinx
Jinx is a name of English origins meaning “Curse.”
Jip
Jip is a Dutch name meaning “Bright pledge.”
Jiva
Jiva is a name of Indian origins meaning “Living, existing.”
Jo
Jo is a name of Hebrew origins and is a nickname for names starting with JO-.
Jobi
Jobi is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Jocelin
Jocelin is a name of French origins meaning “Little goth.”
Jodge
Jodge is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Joed
Joed is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God is witness.”
Jolon
Jolon is a name of Native American origins meaning “Valley of dead oaks.”
Jorah
Jorah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Early rains.” Jorah Mormont was a character in Game of Thrones.
Jordence
Jordence is a name of American origins that combines the names Jordan and Cadence.
Jorryn
Jorryn is an American name combining Jory and Torin.
Jory
Jory is a name of English origins meaning “Farmer.”
Joss
Joss is an English name meaning “Little goth.”
Jourdain
Jourdain is a name of French origins meaning “To flow sown.”
Jovany
Jovany is a name of American origins meaning “God is gracious.”
Joweese
Joweese is a name of Native American origins meaning “Chirping bird.”
Ju
Ju is a Japanese name meaning “Chrysanthemum” or “large.”
Juarez
Juarez is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Son of Suero.” It’s also associated with the city of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
Judaea
Judaea is a name of English origins meaning “Land of the descendants of Judah.”
Jughead
Jughead is a name of American origins meaning that stems from the name of a character in the Archie comics or Riverdale universe.
Juke
Juke is a name of American origins meaning “Dance suggestively.”
Jules
Jules is a French name meaning “Youthful, downy.” It’s often associated with Jules Verne, author of books such as Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, and Around the World in Eighty Days.
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July
July is a name of English origins meaning “Born in July.”
Jumeaux
Jumeaux is a name of French origins meaning “Twin.”
Jumoke
Jumoke is a name of African origins meaning “Everyone loves the child.”
Jun
Jun is a name of Chinese origins meaning “King, handsome, talented.”
Juneau
Juneau is a French name meaning “Young.” It’s also the name of the capital of Alaska.
Jung
Jung is a name of German origins meaning “Young.” It’s often associated with psychiatrist Carl Jung.
Juno
Juno is a name of Latin origins meaning “Goddess of love, marriage, and childbirth.”
Jupiter
Jupiter is a Latin name meaning “Father Zeus.” Jupiter was a Roman god and has been used in several comic and anime works.
Jute
Jute is a name of Indian origins meaning “Coarse rope made of hemp.”
Juventas
Juventas is a name of Latin origins meaning “Youth.”
Jyler
Jyler is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.
