Classic Girl Names That Start with J
Are you expecting a daughter and looking for J-name that's elegant, beautiful and timeless? Have a look at our list of classic girl names that start with J, and take your pick!
- Josephine. A bona fide classic with history galore.
- Julia. A classic with biblical roots and incredible staying power.
- Josie. Looking for a sweet and casual J-name with longstanding appeal? Josie fits the description!
- June. June packs warmth, femininity and vintage appeal into one little syllable.
- Juliana. Julia, with frills and saintly credentials.
- Jane. This classic is complete at just one syllable. Perfect for the minimalist parent!
- Joanna. Joanna is originally a biblical name, but you sure don't have to be a churchgoer to use this charming classic in the modern world.
- Joy. The name Joy has a lot going for it: an appealing meaning, frills-free femininity, and a long history of use as a given name.
- Jacqueline. This one brings together a mid-century vibe, French flair, and the legacy of first lady Jackie Kennedy.
- Jessica. Belonging to a Shakespearean character among others, Jessica is much more than just an 80s favorite, even if it isn't getting much baby name love at the moment.
- Julie. Need a girl's name that has the lovely -ie ending but that's not too cutesy? Julie might appeal.
- Joyce. Take Joy and add in some literary references, and you'll arrive at Joyce!
- Judith. One of those biblical classics that occasionally drop in popularity but always come back again.
- Joan. A currently overlooked classic with impeccable saintly, literary and royal cachet.
- Jenny. The 70s' chart-topper Jennifer only entered the American baby name lexicon in the 20th century, but the good ol' Jenny has been around for centuries.
- Judy. A succinct nickname for Judith, Judy is also a given name in its own right.
- Janet. A variation of the French name Jeannette, the English Janet is the feminine form of John (Jean in French).
- Jean. In France, Jean is a male given name (the equivalent of the English John), but over here, it's mostly seen as a variation of the feminine given name Jane.
- Jeanette. Janet with a French twist.
- Jeanne. Some see Jeanne as a solid, sensible pick with saintly credentials and history to spare; for others, it's a dusty, musty moniker with a mid-century vibe. What do you think?
- Justina. A sorely neglected classic with saintly credentials and a multitude of spelling variations to suit the tastes of parents of various backgrounds.
