There's also 'Jasnah Kholin' from 'The Stormlight Archive' which has elements of science - fantasy. She is highly intelligent, a scholar, and a powerful figure. Her name, starting with 'J', makes her a great example for women characters with 'J' names in a genre that blurs the lines between science fiction and fantasy.
Jackal. Jackals are often associated with death and the afterlife in some cultures. In a scary story, a pack of jackals could be seen as harbingers of doom. They could lurk around an old cemetery, howling at night, and their eyes glowing in the dark, creating a spooky atmosphere.
Jinx. It can be used in a scary story as a kind of curse or omen. For example, a character might be jinxed by an evil witch, and from then on, all kinds of bad things start to happen to them, like strange noises following them everywhere, and objects in their house moving on their own.
A simple one could be 'Jules Verne' himself, in a sense. His works like 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' and 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' are often considered early science fiction. Although his name is not a character name within a traditional science - fiction story, his works have inspired countless science - fiction concepts and characters.
A well - known 'J' name for a female in science - fiction movies is 'Jean Grey' from the 'X - Men' franchise. She has powerful psychic abilities and her character has been developed over multiple movies, showing different aspects of her personality and power.
Some creative last names for stories could be 'Dawnbreaker'. It gives an impression of a new beginning or someone who breaks through the darkness. Another one is 'Starwhisper'. It has a very dreamy and mysterious feel, suitable for a character in a fantasy story. Also, 'Shadowveil' can be a great option, which implies mystery and secrecy.
Some creative last names for novels could be 'Stormborne'. It gives a sense of mystery and power, like the character is from a line of strong, storm - associated people. Another one is 'Moonshadow'. It has an ethereal and somewhat magical feel, suitable for a character in a fantasy novel. 'Starling' is also a good option. It's unique and can bring to mind a sense of freedom and a connection to the sky.