Dog Names that Start with J

Introduction

Dog names can be difficult to come up with. Unlike human names, which tend to focus more on the name's origin, or the actual sound of the name, dog names are capable of having more character. Their names can be very much human, and focusing on origin or sound, but they can also be reflective of their personality, appearance, or even their favorite food. A dog named Jerky may really love beef jerky. Pickles may really be in complete love with pickles from a jar. Dog owners have such a vast selection to choose from for dog names, it's no wonder it can be a little difficult.

Dog Names That Start With J in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Name that Starts with J

Jock

The most famous dogs in history are the ones who know how to teach people some extraordinarily valuable lessons. Lessons that can help mold a child, influence for success, or explain tougher concepts that parents may have a difficult time getting through.

And if we're talking about lessons, then no one beats Jock, the Scottish Terrier who appears in Lady and the Tramp. He was more than a moustache and furry eyebrows, or expressive eyes. He was a sweet and loyal dog that could be very aggressive when it came to protecting friends. Call it little dog syndrome, if you want, but Jock was not a pup to mess with. Affect his loved ones in any way, and he went from being a lovable charmer, to a territorial nutcase. It should come as no surprise – Jock's friends are family to him. He treats Lady as his own daughter, and watches her grow up. He even compliments her on her accomplishments, like getting her first collar. He teaches her how to welcome a new baby in the home, how to be a better dog, and how to treat friends. Lady really is who she is thanks to Jock the Scottish Terrier.

His best friend, of course, is his neighbor, Trusty. He also treats Trusty like family, like a brother, really. And like any brothers, they would do anything for each other, but also spend plenty of time bickering and clashing. Jock's aggression and Trusty's clumsiness made for some arguments here and there, but they would never be enough to break up two brothers. Both of them together were like Lady's family. They could be counted on for everything. If there's anything to learn, it’s how family is more than blood. Jock's ability to connect with other dogs to the point of family bonds is not something to underestimate, or blow off as just something else you see in the movies. It teaches children the power of human connection, and the ability to expand your family with the people whom you see fit.

More so, it teaches children the undeniable love that a dog is capable of. Dogs like Jock aren't just in the movies, they're found in every loving home. Puppies who grow up together, play together, bicker but love each other unconditionally. Even neighbor dog friends that get super excited when they see each other! The sooner children learn about a dog's ability to love, the better.

Dog Names that Start with J Considerations

When you're selecting a dog name, it's important to remember that there are plenty more options than human names. Rather than just focus on names like "John," or "Lucy," you can also dig around for silly names like "Taco" or "Sir Burps-A-Lot." There are more options, which although can be amazing to think about, can also be a little overwhelming. So many options! It really does help if you consider the dog's character first. Is he a serious doggy, or is he more excited about everything? Does he bark at absolutely nothing, or does he always strive to bark with intention? You may not always understand your dog, or speak the same language, but you can always tell what type of dog he is by just looking at their behavior. It can tell you if you have a more serious, calm dog, or a more jolly and active one. It can help you pinpoint what to expect from your dog moving forward too. If the dog is calm now, he's only going to get calmer and lazier with age. Active dogs tend to get calmer too, but they still have moments of energy like puppies do well into their older years.

Male Dog Names that Start With J

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Jetson If you love Astro the dog, but don't want to be too obvious
6	Jericho Arabic for "city of the moon"
6	Jock Perfect for the athletic dog
6	Judas Another religious name
6	Jase Nickname for Jason
6	Jaime It's not just a girl's name
5	Jakku From Star Wars
5	Jarrod Hebrew for "Rose" as in flower
4	Jenson "Son of Jens," with Jens being a German and Danish surname
4	Jean-Baptiste If you want a very sophisticated, French name
4	Judge Perfect for a serious-faced dog
3	Jaden If you're a fan of Will Smith and his family
3	Jose Perfect for a Chihuahua
3	Justo Latin for "honorable"
3	Jeb Short for Jebediah and ideal for an intuitive pooch
2	Jagger After Mick Jagger
1	Jaidan A lovely Hebrew moniker
1	Joost Of Dutch descent
1	Joey If he's little and likes to jump
0	Justin A classic name for a spunky canine
0	Jethro This is a Hebrew name meaning "abundance"
0	Jack Like the Little House on the Praire
-1	Jimmy For a more common, human name
-1	Jerry If you love the film K-9
-1	Jakko Talk about a name that's impossible to pinpoint any history, origin or meaning about
-2	Jarvis Of old German, English and Celtic descent
-2	Jacob For a more common, human name
-2	Jinx Normally for cats, but works for dogs too
-3	Jorah "He has reproached"
-3	Junkyard Like the Lab from Race to Witch Mountain

Female Dog Names that Start With J

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Jadis The white witch in the Chronicles of Narnia
6	Jodee A pet form of Judy, itself a pet name from Judith
5	Jenny For the tiny dogs
5	Jacy For a laid back dog
5	Jacqi For your girly dog
5	Jenelle A very human name for a dog, seems befitting to a Dachshund
5	Jenji Cornish derivation of Guinevere which comes from Gwenhwyfar (fair lady), which was the origin of the name Jennifer
5	Jonda A variant of the name Johanna
4	Jelia Such a pretty name
3	Joy If she brings you joy and peace every single day
3	Jazz If it's your favorite music, and hers, of course
3	Jaye A German name meaning "swift"
3	June Perfect if she was born in June
3	Julia Another common name
2	Jojo Short for Jolene which is a modern American name
2	Jerrica A derivation of Erica
2	Jade If she's so valuable to you
2	Jo Short for Joanna, perfect for the pup with an attidude
2	Jewel After the singer and if your dog has a great voice
2	Jinsy Of English and French origin
1	Juliet Should be a no-brainer if there's a Romeo in the neighborhood
1	Jeanie Of Scottish origin
0	Jadie Another girly dog name and is derived from Jada
0	Jourden Hebrew for "flowing down or descending"
0	Jordy Hebrew for "down flowing"
0	Jitka Of Czech origin
0	Jina Alternative spelling of Gina
-1	Jedda Indigenous Australian meaning for "pretty girl"
-2	Jess Short for Jessica, a Hebrew name
-3	Jolan Of Greek origin, meaning "violet flower"