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Famous First Names Beginning with the Letter - J

This category is for famous people who have first names which begin with the letter J. The names include - Jack - James - Jane - Jean - Jerome - Jesse - Joan - John - Jonathan - Joseph - Joshua - Judy.


Here is a random selection of famous first names beginning with J.

Jack Kerouac

[born Jean Louis Kerouac], (1922-69), American novelist and poet. He wrote a number of books including "On the Road", "Mexico City Blues" and "The Subterraneans".

James Chadwick

[Sir], (1891 - 1974) English physicist. He discovered the neutron in 1932, and in 1935 was awarded the Nobel prize for physics.

James Byron Dean

(1931 - 55), American movie actor. His portrayal of troubled, disaffected adolescence in 'East of Eden' and 'Rebel Without a Cause' made him a cult figure. He died in a car crash.

John Milton

(1608 - 74), English poet. His most famous prose work is the tract "Aeropagitica". The poem "Paradise Lost" is considered to be his masterpiece.

John Adams

(1735-1826), succeeded George Washington as president of the U.S.A.