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Scottish Names Starting With J

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jamerson

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Scottish

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The name Jamerson traces its origin from Scotland's mountain west coast and Scottish Dalriadan clans. The meaning of Jamerson is 'Son of James'. As per history, the Jamerson clan moved to Ireland, parts of North America, and Canada as part of the United Empire loyalists during the American War of In...

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jamieson

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Scottish

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Jamieson has two different meanings in Scottish and Hebrew. In Scottish, it translates itself to be the son of James, and in Hebrew, the meaning of Jamieson is 'to supplant' or 'at the heel'. It is primarily derived from the Hebrew name Jacob which comes along with the word ‘akev’, meaning to fo...

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jannette

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Scottish

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Jannette is an alternative spelling for Janet, a diminutive of other variants. Jeanette, Jenet, Jennet, Jean, Jane, Janneth, Jeanette, and many more similar names are linked to the root word 'Janet.' Although the meaning of Jannette is 'God is gracious,' it is of a Scottish origin, unlike Janet, a H...

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jennet

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Scottish

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The name Jennet is most often given to girls and shares Scottish, French, and Hebrew origins. Derived from the Scottish names Janet and Jane, the name Jennet is also seen as a variation of the French name Jeanette. Janet, Jane, and Jeanette can all be traced back to the Hebrew name Jean. The meaning...

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jonet

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Scottish

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Jonet is an English name. It is a female given name. The origin of the name lies in Scottish. Jonet is a version of the Scottish name Janet, which is originally a contraction of Jane.The meaning of Jonet is ‘god is gracious’. Alternatively, as a name of American descent, the meaning of Jonet is ...