Here you’ll find 71 Pretty girl names that start with J, organized from “Jacqueline” to “Jyoti”. The list includes classic, modern, and international choices suitable for parents, writers, and name researchers.
Pretty girl names that start with J are given names beginning with the letter J for female use. Many reflect diverse languages and cultures, like French Jacqueline and Sanskrit Jyoti meaning “light”.
Below you’ll find the table with Origin, Pronunciation, and Meaning.
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Pretty girl names that start with J
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline | French | JAK-ə-lin (/ˌdʒækəˈlɪn/) | supplanter (feminine of Jacob) |
| Jade | Spanish | JAYD (/dʒeɪd/) | precious green stone |
| Jamie | English/Scottish | JAY-mee (/ˈdʒeɪmi/) | supplanter (diminutive of James) |
| Jane | English/Hebrew | JAYN (/dʒeɪn/) | God is gracious |
| Jana | Slavic/Arabic | JAH-nah (/ˈdʒɑːnə/) | God is gracious; also “paradise” (Arabic) |
| Janice | English | juh-NISS (/dʒəˈnɪs/) | God is gracious |
| Janet | English/Scottish | JAN-it (/ˈdʒænət/) | God is gracious |
| Jasmine | Persian | JAZ-min (/ˈdʒæzmɪn/) | jasmine flower |
| Jessamine | English/Persian | jes-uh-MEEN (/dʒɛsəˈmiːn/) | jasmine flower |
| Jessica | Hebrew (via Shakespeare) | JESS-ih-kə (/ˈdʒɛsɪkə/) | possibly “foresight” (from Yiskah) |
| Jessie | English | JESS-ee (/ˈdʒɛsi/) | diminutive of Jessica or Janet |
| Jess | English | JESS (/dʒɛs/) | short form of Jessica/Jessica |
| Jocelyn | Old French/Germanic | joh-SEH-lin (/ˈdʒɒsəlɪn/) | member of the Gauts (Germanic tribe) |
| Jocelyne | French | joh-seh-LEEN (/ˌdʒoʊsəˈliːn/) | member of the Gauts (Germanic root) |
| Josephine | Hebrew/French | joh-zə-FEEN (/ˌdʒoʊzəˈfiːn/) | God will add |
| Josefina | Spanish | ho-seh-FEE-nah (/ˌdʒoʊsəˈfiːnə/) | God will add |
| Josie | English | JOH-see (/ˈdʒoʊsi/) | diminutive of Josephine/Joseph |
| Joanna | Greek/Hebrew | jo-AN-ə (/dʒoʊˈænə/) | God is gracious |
| Joanne | Hebrew/English | jo-AN (/dʒoʊˈæn/) | God is gracious |
| Joan | English/French | JOHN (/dʒoʊn/) | God is gracious |
| Jolie | French | ZHOH-lee or JOH-lee (/ˈdʒoʊli/) | pretty |
| Joy | English | JOY (/dʒɔɪ/) | joy, delight |
| Joyce | English | JOYSS (/dʒɔɪs/) | joy; possibly “lord” (Old French/Josse) |
| Justine | Latin/French | juh-STEEN (/dʒʌˈstiːn/) | just, fair |
| Judith | Hebrew | JOO-dith (/ˈdʒuːdɪθ/) | woman from Judea (“Jewess”) |
| Judy | English | JUH-dee (/ˈdʒuːdi/) | diminutive of Judith |
| Juniper | Latin/English | JOO-ni-per (/ˈdʒuːnɪpər/) | juniper tree |
| June | Latin/English | JOON (/dʒuːn/) | month name; youthful (from Juno) |
| Juliana | Latin | joo-lee-AH-nə (/ˌdʒuːliˈænə/) | youthful; descendant of Julius |
| Julia | Latin | JOO-lee-ə (/ˈdʒuːliə/) | youthful |
| Julie | French/Latin | JOO-lee (/ˈdʒuːli/) | youthful |
| Juliet | Latin/French | JOO-lee-et (/ˈdʒuːliɛt/) | youthful |
| Juliette | French | joo-lee-ET (/ˌdʒuːliˈɛt/) | youthful |
| Joelle | French/Hebrew | jo-EL (/dʒoʊˈɛl/) | Yahweh is God (feminine of Joel) |
| Joanie | English | JOH-nee (/ˈdʒoʊni/) | diminutive of Joan |
| Jada | Hebrew/English | JAY-dah (/ˈdʒeɪdə/) | possibly “jade” or variant of Jadon |
| Jayda | English | JAY-dah (/ˈdʒeɪdə/) | variant of Jada/”jade” |
| Jazmine | Persian/English | JAZ-min (/ˈdʒæzˌmiːn/) | jasmine flower |
| Jasmyn | English | JAZ-min (/ˈdʒæzmɪn/) | jasmine flower |
| Jemma | English/Italian | JEM-ə (/ˈdʒɛmə/) | gem (variant of Gemma) |
| Jemima | Hebrew | jə-MY-mə (/dʒəˈmaɪmə/) | dove |
| Jennifer | Cornish/Welsh | JEN-ih-fer (/ˈdʒɛnɪfər/) | white wave or “fair one” |
| Jenna | English | JEN-ə (/ˈdʒɛnə/) | diminutive of Jennifer |
| Jessa | English | JESS-ə (/ˈdʒɛsə/) | diminutive of Jessica |
| Jael | Hebrew | JAY-el (/ˈdʒeɪəl/) | mountain goat |
| Jayne | English | JAYN (/dʒeɪn/) | variant of Jane |
| Jayla | English/American | JAY-lə (/ˈdʒeɪlə/) | modern coinage (possibly Jay + -la) |
| Jaylene | English/American | JAY-leen (/ˈdʒeɪliːn/) | modern combination (Jay + -lene) |
| Janelle | French/English | juh-NEL (/dʒəˈnɛl/) | God is gracious (diminutive of Jane) |
| January | Latin/English | JAN-yoo-ə-ree (/ˈdʒænjuəri/) | month name (from Janus) |
| Janine | French | jah-NEEN (/dʒɑːˈniːn/) | God is gracious (diminutive of Jeanne) |
| Juana | Spanish | HWAH-nah (/ˈxwɑːnə/ or WAH-nah) | God is gracious |
| Julieta | Spanish | hoo-lee-ET-uh (/huːliˈɛtə/) | youthful |
| Jovita | Latin/Spanish | jo-VEE-tah (/dʒoʊˈviːtə/) | devoted to Jove (Jupiter) |
| Jovana | Slavic | yo-VAH-nah (/joˈvɑːnə/) | God is gracious (feminine of Jovan) |
| Johanna | Hebrew/German | jo-HAN-ə (/joʊˈhænə/) | God is gracious |
| Jadwiga | Polish | YAD-vee-gah (/ˈjadvɪɡə/) | battle war (from Germanic Hedwig) |
| Jeanette | French | juh-NET (/ˌdʒænˈɛt/) | little Jeanne; God is gracious |
| Jeanie | English | JEE-nee (/ˈdʒiːni/) | diminutive of Jeanne/Jean |
| Joni | English | JOH-nee (/ˈdʒoʊni/) | diminutive of Joan |
| Jordana | Hebrew | jor-DAH-nə (/dʒɔːrˈdɑːnə/) | to descend (from river Jordan) |
| Jordan | Hebrew | JOR-dən (/ˈdʒɔːrdən/) | to descend (river Jordan) |
| Jamila | Arabic | jah-MEE-lah (/dʒəˈmiːlə/) | beautiful |
| Jolene | English | jo-LEEN (/dʒoʊˈliːn/) | modern coinage (likely Jo + -lene) |
| Joselyn | English/French | jo-SEH-lin (/dʒoʊˈsɛlɪn/) | variant of Jocelyn |
| Josette | French | jo-ZET (/dʒoʊˈzɛt/) | little Josephine; God will add |
| Junia | Latin | JOO-nee-ə (/ˈdʒuːniə/) | youthful; of the Junius family |
| Juno | Latin | JOO-noh (/ˈdʒuːnoʊ/) | Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth |
| Juhi | Sanskrit/Hindi | JOO-hee (/ˈdʒuːhi/) | jasmine flower |
| Jyoti | Sanskrit | JOH-tee (/ˈdʒjoʊti/) | light, flame |
| Jaya | Sanskrit | JAH-yah (/ˈdʒɑːjə/) | victory |
Descriptions
Jacqueline
Classic French form, common in English; nicknames Jackie, Jacqui. Popular in mid-20th century; BehindTheName cites biblical root.
Jade
Simple gemstone name with global appeal; variants include Giada (Italian). Often chosen for nature and color imagery.
Jamie
Unisex but widely used for girls; casual, friendly. Peaked in late 20th century in English-speaking countries.
Jane
Timeless, biblical-derived classic. Short, elegant; variants include Joan, Jeanne, Janet.
Jana
Multicultural name: Slavic feminine of Jan and Arabic word jana. Spelled Jana, pronounced JAH-nah or YAH-nah.
Janice
Popular mid-20th-century name in English-speaking countries; derived from Jane/Janet.
Janet
Widely used in the 20th century; diminutive of Jane/Jeanne. Variants Janette, Jeannette.
Jasmine
Elegant floral name from Persian yasamin. Popular worldwide; variants Yasmin, Yasmine, Jazmin.
Jessamine
Archaic/literary form of jasmine; charming vintage feel, sometimes used as an alternative to Jasmine.
Jessica
Became extremely popular after Shakespeare; top name in late 20th century (SSA). Variants Jessie, Jess.
Jessie
Used as a given name for girls; sweet, informal; also spelled Jesse historically.
Jess
Brief, modern nickname often used independently for girls.
Jocelyn
Medieval name revived in English and French; variants Jocelyne, Joslin. Popular as feminine given name.
Jocelyne
French feminine form of Jocelyn; elegant, slightly more formal.
Josephine
Classic feminine of Joseph; vintage charm and royal connections. Nicknames Josie, Jo, Sephie.
Josefina
Spanish/Latin form of Josephine; graceful and melodic, common in Hispanic communities.
Josie
Playful, popular as an independent name; often a nickname for Josephine.
Joanna
Biblical roots via Greek Iōannē; formal and lyrical. Variants Joanne, Joanna.
Joanne
Mid-century favorite in English-speaking countries; plain and classic.
Joan
Historic, strong name (e.g., Joan of Arc); formal older feel, revived sometimes as retro choice.
Jolie
Directly means “pretty” in French; rose in English usage after actress Angelina Jolie.
Joy
Virtue name with optimistic feel; concise and bright. Often used alone or as part of compound names.
Joyce
Once popular mid-century; elegant, slightly old-fashioned now.
Justine
Feminine of Justin; sleek, classic French-influenced name.
Judith
Biblical heroine; strong traditional name. Diminutive Judy often used.
Judy
Casual, friendly nickname turned given name; popular in mid-20th century.
Juniper
Modern nature name with botanical charm; rising popularity for its quirky, fresh sound.
June
Vintage month name seeing renewed use; simple and warm.
Juliana
Elegant multi-syllable choice; used internationally. Variants Juliana, Giuliana.
Julia
Timeless classic across languages; steady popularity and many literary references.
Julie
Friendly, shorter form of Julia; peaked in mid-late 20th century.
Juliet
Shakespearean romantic name; elegant and literary. Variant Juliette.
Juliette
French spelling of Juliet; slightly more ornate and romantic.
Joelle
Feminine form of Joel used in French and English; elegant, two-syllable name.
Joanie
Sweet, retro nickname often used as a full name; casual and friendly.
Jada
Used widely for girls in English-speaking countries; short, modern sound.
Jayda
Modern spelling variant of Jada; popular contemporary choice.
Jazmine
Alternate spelling of Jasmine; stylish, used in English-speaking countries.
Jasmyn
Modern respelling of Jasmine; favored for distinctive spelling.
Jemma
English spelling of Gemma; popular in the UK, charming and compact.
Jemima
Biblical name meaning “dove”; literary and vintage, occasional modern revival.
Jennifer
Became hugely popular in English-speaking countries in late 20th century (SSA peak). Variant Jenna.
Jenna
Short, friendly form of Jennifer; peaked in late 20th century.
Jessa
Simple modern diminutive used independently; clean, contemporary vibe.
Jael
Biblical heroine noted for courage; short, strong name with Hebrew roots.
Jayne
Alternative spelling of Jane; vintage glamour, used by celebrities and in fiction.
Jayla
Contemporary American name popular since the 1990s; melodic, youthful.
Jaylene
Modern blended name with soft sound; common in English-speaking countries.
Janelle
Stylish two-syllable name; popularized in late 20th century. Variants Janel, Janell.
January
Uncommon month name used as a feminine given name (e.g., January Jones); modern and distinctive.
Janine
French-influenced diminutive of Jeanne; elegant and slightly international.
Juana
Spanish feminine of John; historic and classic in Hispanic cultures.
Julieta
Spanish form of Juliette/Juliet; romantic and melodic.
Jovita
Rare saint’s name with Latin roots; vintage Spanish usage.
Jovana
Common in Balkan countries; Slavic feminine of John, pronounced with Y sound in many languages.
Johanna
Classic Germanic form of Joanna; used widely in Northern Europe.
Jadwiga
Historic Polish name (royal/saintly); formal, with strong medieval roots.
Jeanette
French diminutive of Jeanne; fashionable mid-20th-century name in English.
Jeanie
Sweet, vintage diminutive sometimes used as a full name.
Joni
Famous as singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell’s name; short, artistic vibe.
Jordana
Feminine form of Jordan; modern biblical/geographic origin used for girls.
Jordan
Unisex name widely used for girls; sportily modern, popular in late 20th century.
Jamila
Elegant Arabic name common across Muslim communities and globally; variant Jameela.
Jolene
Popularized by Dolly Parton’s song; soft, Southern-influenced charm.
Joselyn
Alternative spelling of Jocelyn with modern feel; used in English-speaking countries.
Josette
Charming French diminutive of Josephine; crisp two-syllable sound.
Junia
Biblical New Testament name; ancient Roman usage with renewed modern interest.
Juno
Mythological name with strong, modern edge; short and powerful.
Juhi
Indian name meaning “jasmine”; popular in South Asia, fragrant floral association.
Jyoti
Common South Asian name meaning “light”; short, luminous, used across India.
Jaya
Indian name meaning “victory”; simple, strong, used both as given and part of compound names.