J Dog Names for your Girl & Boy Pup

J is arguably one of the strongest letters of the alphabet. Dog names with J initial tend to symbolize boldness and courage. Jay can also be use as an abbreviation for names that have J as the first vowel.

Following is a collection of unique, cute and cool names for your girl or boy pup.

Top Dog Names that Start with ‘J’

These are names that start with j, ranked top and mostly preferred by people to name their dogs. They may include;

  • Jersey-A female name meaning grassy Island. It is of English origin.
  •  Jayjay-The name is of English origin meaning ‘Gift of God’. A Unisex name.
  • Jenny / Jenni / Jennie-It is a feminine English name meaning ‘God has been gracious’.
  • Jerry-A female name of English origin meaning ruling spear; feminine form of Gerald.
  • Jane-A Female English name meaning; Jehovah has been gracious. Feminine form of John.
  • Java-It is of Arabic origin meaning Island in Indonesia. A gender-neutral name.
  • Johnny-It is of Hebrew origin meaning Jehovah has given.
  • Jewel-A female name of English origin meaning Precious Stone.
  • Jude-Shortened version of Hebrew masculine name Judah/Judas meaning ‘praise’.
  • Jethro-It is of Hebrew origin meaning ‘abundance’. A male name.
  • Juju-A feminine form of Julius. It’s of Roman origin meaning youth.
  • Jay-It is of English origin meaning ‘To rejoice’. A nickname for one who is talkative. A unisex name.
  • Joker-It is of Old English origin meaning funny. A unisex name.
  • Judge-The name means Decision maker/public Official and it is of English origin. A Unisex name.
  • Jovi-A male name of Latin origin meaning ‘Father of the sky’.
  • Jezebel-It is of Hebrew origin meaning ‘impure, wicked’. It is a feminine name.
  • Jingles-A form of sound branding of English origin. A female name.
  • Jericho-A name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘Fragrant’. It is a Unisex name.
  • Jed-It is of American origin meaning Friend of God. A male name.
  • Johnny Cash-A male English name meaning ‘hollow’. It is of Latin origin.
  • Jo Jo-A nickname for names beginning with JO and it is of American origin. Feminine name.
  • Jess-It is of Hebrew origin meaning ‘the Lord exists’. A Unisex name.
  • Javier– Spanish spelling of masculine name Xavier. A birthplace name meaning castle, new house’. A female name.
  • Jody –It is of Hebrew origin meaning ‘woman of Judea/Jewish woman’. A diminutive of Judith. A male name.
  • JB-A derivative of Justus meaning just, fair or righteous. It is of Latin origin. A Unisex name.
  • Jem-An English female name meaning supplant.
  • Jackpot-Etymology; Means ‘big price’. A Unisex name.
  • Jp– Abbreviation of Jean-Pierre and John-Peter.
  • Jack Daniels- A nameFrom Jack Daniel’s Whiskey.
  • Jolly– It is of Middle English origin meaning merry, happy. Feminine name.
  • Jabbo-Derived from Latin and from the Greek meaning Supplanter, held by the heel, heel-gobbler, leg-puller. A male name.
  • Jacki-It is of French origin. A feminine name meaning May God protect.
  • Jacopo-A Unisex name from Italian origin meaning saint.
  • Jeremy-A name of English origin meaning ‘the Lord loosens’. Male name.
  • Jerez-It is a place name of Spanish origin. A male name.
  • Jerkin-A male name of Japanese origin meaning a jacket.
  • Jerome-A Unisex name of Greek origin meaning ‘scared name’.
  • Jeromy-A biblical male name meaning ‘appointed by God’.
  • Jerri-A girl name also a boy name meaning ‘the Lord is exalted’. It is of Hebrew and American origin.
  • Jerrod-An English name meaning ‘rules by the spear.
  • Jerrold-A masculine name of English origin meaning ‘rule by the spear’.
  •  Jeru-It is of Hebrew origin meaning ‘the Lord loosens, God will uplift’. A unisex name.
  • Jiro-It is of Japanese origin meaning Second son.
  • Jocko-A male name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘God is gracious.

Cute Girl Dog Names that Start with ‘J’

Don’t mind having a female dog. Below are some sweet amazing name that you can use to name your dog. Look and pick ones that are fancy to you, that will be fancy to your dog too;

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Beginning with Ja;

  • Jacaranda-A name of Spanish origin meaning ‘fragrant’.
  • Jackie-Derived from John, God is gracious’. It’s of English origin.
  • Jade-A name derived from the ornamental stone jades meaning ‘stone of the colic’ of Spanish origin.
  • Jadett-It is of English origin meaning Green Gemstone.
  • Jadore-A name derived from French origins meaning I adore.
  • Jaimee-A name of Hebrew origin meaning supplanter.
  • Jaimy-A name of Hebrew origin meaning’ May God protect’.
  • Jaira-The name is of Hebrew origin meaning ‘the shines’.
  • Jakina-Means ‘friendly, sociable, charming nature’. It is of English origin.
  • Jakira-It is of English origin meaning cute.
  • Jala-A name of Persian and African origin meaning special or bright.

Other names include;

  • Jalka
  • Jalta
  • Jama
  • Jamaica
  • Jamie
  • Jamila
  • Jammy
  • Jana
  • Janda
  • Jane
  • Janette
  • Janice
  • Janie
  • Janika
  • Janina
  • Janine
  • Janita
  • Janja
  • Janka
  • Jankana
  • Jankara
  • Janna
  • Jantja
  • Janta
  • Jantra
  • Januka
  • Janukla
  • Jara
  • Jarina
  • Jarise
  • Jarla
  • Jamila
  • Jaska
  • Jaskas
  • Jaski
  • Jaskis
  • Jaskit
  • Jaskitty
  • Jaslyne
  • Jasmine
  • Javelin
  • Jade / Jayde
  • Jaz
  • Jazzy

Beginning with Je

  • Jean
  • Jeana
  • Jeane
  • Jeanette
  • Jeaney
  • Jeanie
  • Jeanne
  • Jeannie
  • Jeanny
  • Jeany
  • Jelena
  • Jelka
  • Jella
  • Jelly
  • Jemie
  • Jemima
  • Jemina
  • Jemine
  • Jena
  • Jenga
  • Jeni
  • Jenna
  • Jennie
  • Jennifer
  • Jenny
  • Jerla
  • Jersey
  • Jeska
  • Jesky
  • Jessa
  • Jesse
  • Jessica
  • Jessie/jessie
  • Jessika
  • Je T´aime
  • Jetta
  • Jette
  • Jezebel

Beginning with Ji

  • Jicha
  • Jicca
  • Jida
  • Jil
  • Jila
  • Jill
  • Jilli
  • Jinka
  • Jinna
  • Jinny
  • Jitka

Beginning with Jo

  • Joan
  • Joana
  • Joanna
  • Jodie
  • Joga
  • Jogana
  • Johanna
  • Johanne
  • Jola
  • Jolanda
  • Jolande
  • Jonah
  • Jonita
  • Jonna
  • Jody
  • Jordis
  • Jorika
  • Jorinde
  • Joris
  • Jorna
  • Jorrit
  • Jose
  • Josefin
  • Josefine
  • Josepha
  • Josemite
  • Josie
  • Josina
  • Josse
  • Josy
  • Jota
  • Jouet
  • Joujou
  • Joy
  • Joyce

Beginning with Ju

  • Juana
  • Juba
  • Jubela
  • Judith
  • Judy
  • Jula
  • Julchen
  • Jule
  • Juleilah
  • Julexa
  • Juli
  • Julia
  • Juliane
  • Julie
  • Julienne
  • Juliet
  • Julietta
  • Julika
  • Julischka
  • July
  • Juma
  • June
  • Juno
  • Junta
  • Juri
  • Jurina
  • Jussi
  • Justa
  • Justy
  • Juva
  • Juvi
  • Juxa
  • Juzie

Boy Dog Names that Start with ’J’

If you have a male pup, below are some amazing J names for him

  • Jaap-A nameof Hebrew origin meaning supplanter.
  • Jabberwocky-It is of English origin meaning fuming, furious.
  • Jacko-It is of Jocko origin meaning ‘God is gracious’.
  • Jacks-A name of jocko origin meaning God is gracious.
  • Jacky-A name of jocko origin meaning my God protect.
  • Jacob-It is of Hebrew origin meaning ‘to follow, to be behind’.
  • Jaffa-It is of Hebrew origin meaning Beauty.
  • Jag-It is of Indian origin meaning The Universe.
  • Jagger-A name from English origin meaning Carter, Peddler.
  • Jago-A name derived from the Cornish for ‘James’ Region of origin. Of England origin
  • Jack / Jak-A name Of English origin meaning ‘God is Gracious’.
  • Jax / Jaxx / Jacks-An English name meaning ‘God has been gracious’.
  • Jake-“A name Of Hebrew origin meaning Supplanter.
  • Jackson / Jaxson / Jaxon-A surname of English and Scottish origin meaning ‘son of jack’.
  • Jasper
  • Joey
  • Junior / Jr.
  • Jet / Jett
  • Jameson / Jamison
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Other male J names include:

  • Jagos
  • Jaime
  • Jairon
  • Jakiro
  • Jakito
  • Jakko
  • Jako
  • Jakob
  • Jakon
  • Jakos
  • Jalapeno
  • Jalk
  • Jalo
  • Jalon
  • Jam
  • Jambo
  • James
  • James Dean
  • Jamie
  • Jamiro
  • Jamiron
  • Jamiros
  • Jamirosch
  • Jamy
  • Jan
  • Jando
  • Janek
  • Jango
  • Jangos
  • Janis
  • Janko
  • Jannick
  • Jannis
  • Janno
  • Janos
  • Janosch
  • Janti
  • Janus
  • Jap
  • Jaques
  • Jargo
  • Jari
  • Jaro
  • Jarod
  • Jaron
  • Jaros
  • Jarosch
  • Jascha
  • Jasey
  • Jasko
  • Jason
  • Jasso
  • Jassop
  • Jaster
  • Jatao
  • Jatoo
  • Jausi
  • Javorik
  • Jax
  • Jay-Jo
  • Jazek
  • Jazz
  • Jazzman
  • Jean
  • Jeans
  • Jeck
  • Jed
  • Jeff
  • Jefferson
  • Jeffrey
  • Jekyll
  • Jemo
  • Jemos
  • Jenk
  • Jenkes
  • Jenky
  • Jeno
  • Jenos
  • Jenoso
  • Jeremias
  • Jeri
  • Jerk
  • Jerky
  • Jero
  • Jerome
  • Jeron
  • Jerrit
  • Jerrom
  • Jerron
  • Jerros
  • Jerry
  • Jerry-Lee
  • Jervis
  • Jesko
  • Jesper
  • Jesse James
  • Jessiko
  • Jester
  • Jet
  • Jethro
  • Jigsaw
  • Jilas
  • Jim
  • Jim Beam
  • Jimbo
  • Jimi Hendrix
  • Jimmy
  • Jingo
  • Jinko
  • Jinno
  • Jirko
  • Jitterbug
  • JJ (JeyJey)
  • Joby
  • Jock
  • Jockel
  • Joda
  • Jodo
  • Joe
  • Joel
  • Joey
  • Jogi
  • Jo-han
  • Johann
  • John Boy
  • Johnny Walker
  • Johnnyboy
  • Johns
  • Johnson
  • Johnto
  • Joke
  • Jokim
  • Joko
  • Jokos
  • Jolandi
  • Jolien
  • Jolli
  • Jomas
  • Jonas
  • Jonathan
  • Jones
  • Jonny
  • Joon
  • Joop
  • Joost
  • Jordan
  • Joringel
  • Jorso
  • Jorus
  • Josch
  • Joscha
  • Joschi
  • Joschka
  • Joscho
  • Josef
  • Joshi
  • Joshua
  • Josias
  • Josip
  • Josse
  • Jovan
  • Jucan
  • Judo
  • Jukas
  • Juki
  • Jukie
  • Julep
  • Julepp
  • Julien
  • Julio
  • Julius
  • Juls
  • Jumbo
  • Jump
  • Jumper
  • Jumpy
  • Junge
  • Junior
  • Junios
  • Junkos
  • Juno
  • Jupp
  • Jurek
  • Juri
  • Jurix
  • Juro
  • Juschi
  • Just
  • Justin
  • Justus
  • Juwel
  • Jux

Cool J Names for Dogs

If you think your dog is cool, you will need a cool dog name that starts with J.
Here is a collection of cool J names for your canine.

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  • Jole
  • Joli
  • Jolie
  • Jolka
  • Jolla
  • Jolle
  • Jolli
  • Jollie
  • Jombie
  • Jona
  • Jonda
  • Joni
  • Jonie
  • Jonka
  • Jonna
  • Jopie
  • Jora
  • Jordi
  • Jorga
  • Jori
  • Jorino

More Unique and Funny J Pooch Monikers

There are dogs that are naturally funny, here are some J name ideas for them;

  • Jabba
  • Jinks
  • Jaws
  • Jello
  • Jellybean
  • Jeronimo
  • Jigglypuff
  • Jittery
  • Juan Carlos
  • Jumanji
  • Jumper

Is your pooch special or simply one of a kind? These J names can suit him or her.

  • Jubilee
  • Juggles
  • Jujitzo
  • Julia
  • Junebug
  • Juneau
  • Juniper

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