Welsh Names that Start With J

  1. Jenna
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Jennifer
    • Meaning:

      "white shadow, white wave"
    • Description:

      Jenna was first noted on the 1980s TV series Dallas, later associated with one of the First Twin Daughters. Jenna is still being used, but no longer feels much fresher than Jennifer. You can also spell it Jena, but then many people will pronounce it jeen-a, as in Gina.
  2. Jevon
    • Origin:

      Welsh, variation of Evan
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      Yet another offshoot of the original John, also sometimes used as Jevan or Yevan.
  3. Jestina
    • Jestin
      • Origin:

        Welsh variation of Justin
      • Description:

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