Boy Dog Names That Start With J

Writer Jerzy Kosinski put this foreign variation on the U. S. name map.

A modern invented name, taken directly from the French phrase "J'adore", meaning "I love".

Possible (and offbeat) middle name twist when honoring a familial John.

A Croatian form of George, and also a lively Japanese name traditionally given to the tenth son.

Jayce has been trending the last few decades, and while Jaycee may have a more feminine feel it would work for a boy as well.

Jember is an Amharic boy name used in Ethiopia. Pronounced "JEM-bair", this name has a gorgeous meaning — sunset, sunrise, or horizon. Jem would be a sweet nickname.

Charming way to freshen up Jacob.

Unusual twist -- but everyone will hear it as Justin -- or jester.

Japhy Ryder was a hero of Jack Kerouac's Dharma Bums. Compared with Moses and Noah, Japhy sounds downright adorable and eminently baby-worthy.

The American appetite for new names ending in the letters "yn" knows no bounds. This one, a close relative of popular Jaxson, was among the fastest-rising boys' names of 2017.

Jayant is the name of the son of the Hindu God Indra. Its meaning is derived from the Sanskrit word Jaya, meaning victory.

The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.

As a male name, Joni is a nickname for Jon or Jonathan, akin to Johnny or Jonny. It's more commonly used as a girl name, where it originated as a nickname for Joan.

A creative spelling variation of Drew. Draya Michelle And Orlando Scandrick used it for their son in 2016.