Jinks
Pronunciation: [ j-IHNGKS ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,044
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
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Old English origin
"meadow by the bow or bend"
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About the Name Jinks
Jinks is a boy name .
Jinks is currently ranked #39,044 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jinks include Jin, Jiy, Jiie, and Jinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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