List of Germanic Baby Names Meanings Starting with J

Jadwiga

(yahd-VEE-gah)

Jadwiga (Polish pronunciation: [jadˈviɡa]; diminutive Jadzia [ˈjadʑa]) is a Polish feminine given name. It originated from the old German Hedwig (compounded from hadu, "battle", and wig, "fight"). Jadwiga of Greater Poland, Queen of Poland and mother of Casimir III of Poland.

Meaning: Fighting a battle Origin: Germanic

Jadzia

(YAH-jah)

Old German. Region of origin. Polish. Jadwiga (Polish pronunciation: [jadˈviɡa]; diminutive Jadzia [ˈjadʑa]) is a Polish feminine given name. It originated from the old German Hedwig (compounded from hadu, "battle", and wig, "fight").

Jaeger

(YAY-ger)

Jaeger Name Meaning. German (mostly Jäger) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a hunter, Middle High German jeger(e), Middle Low German jeger(e) (agent derivatives of jagen 'to hunt'); as a Jewish surname, it is mainly ornamental, derived from German Jäger.

Meaning: A hunter Origin: Germanic

Jager

(YAH-gehr)

Jaeger Name Meaning. German (mostly Jäger) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a hunter, Middle High German jeger(e), Middle Low German jeger(e) (agent derivatives of jagen 'to hunt'); as a Jewish surname, it is mainly ornamental, derived from German Jäger.

Meaning: To chase or to hunt Origin: Dutch, Germanic

Jarrick

(JAR-ik)

The meaning of the name “Jarick” is: “Strong;fierce; favor; grace; dear; born in January”. Categories: American Names, Slavic Names. Used in: English speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names. Origins: Slavic.

Meaning: Rule with a spear Origin: Germanic

Jelle

(YEL-lə)

The name comes from the Dutch word "geld", more probable the Frisian word "jild", meaning "money", "value", "payment", "revenge", or "festival of sacrifice". In the southern Netherlands, Jelle is also an abbreviation for Willem.

Meaning: Strong mind and protection Origin: Dutch, Germanic

Jeret

(JER-ət)

je-ret, jer-et ] The baby boy name Jeret is pronounced as JHEHR-ehT †. The origin of Jeret is the Germanic language. Jeret is a derivative of the English name Jarrett. See also the related category germanic (german). Jeret is a rarely used baby name for boys.

Meaning: Ruler with spear Origin: Germanic

Jerilyn

(JER-ee-lin)

English Meaning: The name Jerilyn is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Jerilyn is: Modern blend of Jerry and Marilyn.

Meaning: Ruler with spear Origin: Germanic

Jerry

(JER-ee)

The name Jerry is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jerry is: May Jehovah exalt. Exalted of the Lord. Jeremiah was a 7th century prophet and the author of the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament. Used commonly in Ireland.

Meaning: A familiar form of gerald Origin: Germanic

Jindrich

(YIN-drick)

Jindřich or Jindrich is a given name. It is the Czech version of the English name Henry. Notable people with the name include: Jindřich Bačkovský (1912–2000), eminent Czech physicist.