Cat Names that Start with J

Introduction

Searching for an unusual cat name? Or do you have a family theme with the letter J? From Jalapeño to Jojo, you'll find plenty of "pawsome" cat names starting with J on this list. Keep scrolling to find the "pawfect" name for your kitten on this list of cat names beginning with J!

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Cat Names that Start with J Spotlight

Famous Person with a Name Starting with J

Joaquin

Joaquin is a distinctive name and is the Spanish version of Joachim. However, it's become a well-known name in the US thanks to the acting exploits of Joaquin Phoenix.

In 2020, Phoenix was named one of the greatest actors of the 21st century by The New York Times. Phoenix rose to prominence in 2000 after starring as Roman commander Commodus in Gladiator. He then went on to receive an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Johnny Cash in Walk The Line.

But perhaps his biggest role to date came in 2019, when he played the Joker in the eponymous hit movie. For this role, Joaquin Phoenix won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He plans to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel.

As a result of his success, Joaquin Phoenix has single-handedly popularized this name. You can expect to see a few four-legged friends walking the line with the name Joaquin in the near future!

Cat Names that Start with J Considerations

While you can call your new little lion whatever you like, there are a few things you should consider. When picking a fitting name for your new fur-baby, think about their appearance and "purr-sonality".

For example, if your new purring pal is a bit of a joker, then Jester is a fitting moniker. Or, if you have a female feline with big green eyes, Jade would work well as a name.

You might even have 2 new kittens, in which case you call them matching names, like Jack and Jill. There's plenty of fun and unique names on this list of cat names starting with J, so take a quick peek and pick a charming name for your new feline friend!

Male Cat Names that Start with J

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Jack A popular name that also works well for a female cat
0	Jungle For a cat that acts like a tiny tiger
0	Jasper A common cat name and a type of quartz gemstone
0	Joel A Hebrew name that means "the Lord is God"
0	Julius After the famous Roman leader Julius Caesar
0	Jango For the Star Wars bounty hunter Jango Fett
0	Jalapeño A great name if your cat's a little spicy
0	Jolt A fitting name for a cat who frequently gets the zoomies
0	Jimi In honor of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix
0	Juan A well-known Spanish name that translates to John
0	JJ A trendy abbreviation for two names starting with J
0	Joaquin For famous actor and Joker star Joaquin Phoenix
0	Jerry For comedian Jerry Seinfeld or singer Jerry Garcia
0	Jeffrey Short for Jeffrey, means "pledge of peace"
0	Jaguar Perfect for a spotted cat that who loves to hunt
0	Juice A unique name and a great way to honor rapper Juice WRLD
0	Jigsaw After the popular puzzles, it can be shortened to Jig
0	Jazz For the music genre and ideal for any cool cat
0	Jester A professional medieval joker and fitting name for a mischief-making kitty
0	Jagger After The Rolling Stones lead vocalist Mick Jagger
0	Jolly The perfect name for a cat who's always in a good mood
0	Judo If your cat acts like a budding martial artist, name them Judo
0	Justice Does your kitten remind you of a crime-fighting superhero? Then name them Justice
0	Jorge A Spanish name that translates to George
0	Jaws A funny name for a kitten who loves to nip at your fingers
0	Jude For fans of The Beatles, referring to the song "Hey Jude"
0	Jarvis A name of French origin, meaning "servant spear"
0	Jonty A Scottish name which is the diminutive form of John
0	Jumbo Got a massive Maine Coon? Then call them Jumbo
0	Jet For a cat that moves at the speed of sound
0	Jade If your cat has dazzling green eyes, name them Jade

Female Cat Names that Start with J

Votes	Name	Vote
0	January After the first month of the year
0	Jellybean After the sweet bean-shaped treat
0	Josie A cute name of Hebrew origin meaning "God will increase"
0	Judy After "The Wizard of Oz" actress Judy Garland
0	Jingle For the cat adopted around Christmas
0	Jigglypuff After the popular pink puffball Pokemon
0	Jasmine After the jasmine flower, known for its pleasant aroma
0	Joplin After famous '60s singer Janis Joplin
0	Juniper An unusual name, after fragrant juniper trees
0	Jam After the sweet spreadable treat made from fruit
0	Jubilee If you're a fan of the British royal family, honor the Queen by calling your kitten Jubilee
0	Joy For the kitten that brings a lot of happiness to your life
0	Juno The queen of the Olympian gods in Roman mythology
0	June After the cute cub villager in the Animal Crossing franchise
0	Jewel If your cat is more precious as diamonds, name them Jewel
0	Jill Name meaning "child of the gods." If you just picked up two kittens, you could call them Jack and Jill!
0	Jessie Short for Jessica, after Jessie from Toy Story
0	Jayda An Arabic name meaning "good or beautiful woman"
0	Jojo A cute variation of the name Johanna
0	Juliette A French name meaning "little Julia", after the famous Shakespearean character
0	Jia A Chinese name that means "family" or "kin"
0	Journey If your cat loves to travel, call them Journey
0	Jane Derives from the Old French name Jehanne
0	Jayla Means "victory" in Sanskrit, can be shortened to Jay
0	Java Perfect for a coffee-colored kitten
0	Jolene A nod to Dolly Parton's hit song as well as a character from The Queen's Gambit
0	Jenny Short for Jennifer, means "fair one"
0	Janelle After singer Janelle Monae, means "God is merciful"
0	Jolie A French name that means "pretty"