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Dog names starting with J

Every name here begins with J and carries its meaning and language of origin.

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43 names
Letter
J

  • Jack Classic

    A traditional pet form of John English

  • Jackie Cute

    Pet form of Jacqueline/Jack - "God is gracious" Hebrew

  • Jackson Classic

    "Son of Jack" - Jack being a form of John, "God is gracious" English

  • Jacob Classic

    Supplanter, one who follows Hebrew

  • Jada Cute

    Jade stone; or "he knows" - sources disagree Hebrew

  • Jagger Strong

    A carter, one who drives a cart Old English

  • Jake Classic

    Short for Jacob - "supplanter" or "holder of the heel" Hebrew

  • James Classic

    Supplanter, one who follows Hebrew

  • Jameson Classic

    Son of James - "supplanter" Hebrew

  • Jamie Cute

    Diminutive of James - "supplanter" Hebrew

  • Jane Classic

    God is gracious; feminine of John Hebrew

  • Jasmine Nature

    From Persian yasamin - the fragrant white flower Persian

  • Jasper Classic

    Persian "ganzabara" - treasurer; also the gemstone name Persian

  • Java Unique

    The Indonesian island; also a coffee nickname Indonesian

  • Jax Unique

    Modern respelling of Jax/Jacks; a playful modern coinage with no older root English

  • Jay Nature

    A chattering bird of the crow family; from Latin "gaia" Latin

  • Jazz Unique

    A lively music genre; slang for energy English

  • Jazzy Cute

    Lively; from jazz, a modern musical term English

  • Jelly Food

    A sweet wobbly gelatin dessert English

  • Jenny Cute

    Fair and smooth; a pet form of Jennifer or Jane Cornish

  • Jerry Classic

    A medieval nickname form of Jerome or Gerald; "sacred spear" Germanic

  • Jersey Unique

    Of the island of Jersey; also a knit fabric English

  • Jessie Cute

    Pet form of Jessica/Jesse - possibly "wealthy" or "gift" Hebrew

  • Jet Short

    Polished black lignite used in jewellery Old French

  • Jeter Unique

    Possibly from the Dutch surname Jeter; origin unclear Dutch

  • Jett Short

    From "jet" - a black gemstone English

  • Jimmy Classic

    Diminutive of James - "supplanter" Hebrew

  • Jinx Unique

    A curse or bad luck spell Latin

  • Jj Unique

    Initials used as a nickname English

  • Joe Classic

    God will add; short for Joseph Hebrew

  • Joey Cute

    Diminutive of Joseph - "he will add"; also a baby kangaroo Hebrew

  • John Classic

    "God is gracious" Hebrew

  • Johnny Cute

    God is gracious, diminutive of John Hebrew

  • Jordan Classic

    To flow down; the river Jordan Hebrew

  • Joy Cute

    Happiness, delight Old French

  • Judy Cute

    Diminutive of Judith - "woman of Judea" Hebrew

  • Julie Classic

    Youthful, feminine form of Julius Latin

  • Juliet Classic

    Youthful; downy-bearded Latin

  • Julius Royal

    Youthful, downy-bearded Latin

  • June Cute

    The sixth month, named for the goddess Juno Latin

  • Juniper Nature

    The evergreen shrub Latin

  • Juno Mythology

    Roman queen of the gods Latin

  • Jupiter Strong

    Roman king of the gods; the largest planet Latin