Jordan 
Hebrew, "Descending"
As a boy, Jordan is a smooth hipster, with shaggy emo hair and a winning smile. As a girl, she's engaging and stylish. Both genders share the charisma and confidence of their most famous namesake, NBA superstar Michael Jordan.

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Jordon, Jordyn, Jorden, Jordy
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Jordo, Jordie
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