Name Variants

Due to a lack of localization, a common problem for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure fans is determining the correct spelling of names found in the series. Multiple scanlation groups, fansubbers, and even professional anime and gaming companies often translate these names based on assumption or other reference material. Because of the series' common theme of referencing musical artists, a false etymology has formed amongst fans regarding some of the names.

Even Araki himself is not known for his consistency, and spelling changes becomes apparent even in the manga. (See Joseph Joestar or Jotaro Kujo below). Many fans believe most of the names are spelt exactly like the artists and bands they reference (With some exceptions such as Zeppeli) due to the belief that Araki does not like copyright changes to his character names, but for the purposes of this wiki, the articles use the Official Japanese Romanized names found in the Artbooks.

The list below contains various alternatives of names commonly found in translations and other sources.

Part I: Phantom Blood

 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 1 Jonathan Joestar: His Youth: Original publication name.

Erina Pendleton

 * Erina Pendleton: Used in JOJOVELLER and Viz's publication.
 * Erina Pendolton: Used in JoJo 6251.
 * Erina Joestar: Maid name

William Anthonio Zeppeli

 * Wirr A Zeppelie: Name used in volume 5, on the letter he wrote to Dire.
 * Will A. Zeppeli: Used in All Star Battle.
 * William Antonio Zeppeli: As Antonio is more prevalent than Anthonio, it is likely people would spell his name this way unless properly informed.

Tonpetty

 * Tonpeti: The Ignition-One scanlations use this spelling.
 * Tom Petty: The name of the musician he is named after.

Straizo

 * Straights: Found in the Ignition-One scanlations and some fansubs.
 * Straits: Commonly used by other translation groups. Spelt exactly like the band reference.
 * Straizzo: The romanization used for his counterpart on Jorge Joestar website's illustrations.

Tarkus

 * Tarukus: Used in JoJo 6251, Crunchyroll subtitles, the PS2 game, and All Star Battle.

Bruford

 * Blueford: Used in Viz's publication, Crunchyroll subtitles and All Star Battle.

Page, Jones, Plant and Bornnam

 * Page, Jones, Plant and Bonham: Used in most fan (and Italian's official) translations, name of the members of Led Zeppelin.
 * Pajyu, Jones, Pluton and Barnum: Used in Viz's publication.

Part II: Battle Tendency

 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2 Joseph Joestar: His Proud Lineage: Original publication name.

Joseph Joestar

 * Josef Joestar: A non-anglicized spelling used by Ignition-One scanlations, his character sheet and gravestone at the end of Part II: Battle Tendency and the hotel registry in Justice (story arc).

Suzi Quatro Joestar

 * Suzi Quatri Joestar: Used for Stardust Crusaders in JoJo 6251.
 * Suzi Quatro: Used for Battle Tendency in JoJo 6251.
 * Suzi Q: Used in JOJOVELLER.
 * Suzie Q: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.
 * Suzi Q. Joestar: Used in the French translation.

Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli

 * Caesar Antonio Zeppeli: Used in some fan translations.

Rudol von Stroheim

 * Rudolf von Stroheim: Used in most fansubs and scanlations.

Santana

 * Santviento: Used in Crunchyroll subtitles and the English localization of All Star Battle.

Wamuu

 * Wham: Used for most, if not all English fansubs and scanlations. Spelt exactly like the Band reference
 * Wham!: See above. Spelt exactly like the band reference.
 * Wamoo: The official spelling in the Italian translation. (Star Comics)

Esidisi

 * ACDC: Used for most, if not all English fansubs and scanlations.
 * AC/DC: See above. Spelt exactly like the band reference.
 * Eisidisi: The official spelling in the Italian translation (Star Comics).
 * Acideecy: The official spelling in the first edition Italian translation (Star Comics).

Kars

 * Cars: Used for most, if not all English fansubs and scanlations. Spelt exactly like the Band reference.
 * Kaaz: Originally used by Ignition-One scanlations.

Air Supplena Island

 * Saplena Island: Found in the Ignition-One Scanlations.

Loggins

 * Loggs: Used in Crunchyroll subs and the English localization of All Star Battle.

Messina

 * Meshina: Used in Crunchyroll subs and the English localization of All Star Battle.

Red Stone of Aja

 * Red Stone of Asia: Used in Ignition-One Scanlations.

Lisa Lisa

 * Elisabeth Joestar: Her true identity.
 * Elizabeth Straizzo: Used on an illustration of Jorge Joestar website.

George Joestar II

 * Jorge Joestar: Used for his counterpart in Jorge Joestar novel and website.

Donovan

 * Donobang: Used in Crunchyroll subtitles.

Part III: Stardust Crusaders

 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3 Jotaro Kujo: Heritage for the Future: Original publication name.

Jotaro Kujo

 * Jotaro Cujoh: Used multiple times throughout the manga and some loading screens of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future.

Holy Kujo

 * Holly: Used in VIZ Media and the English localization of All Star Battle.
 * Holley: Used in the video games.
 * Seiko: Naturalized name adopted by Holy. "Sei" means "holy" in Japanese, "ko" is a common suffix for females.

Muhammad Avdol

 * Mohammed Abdul: Commonly used by Ignition-One Scanlations, and the second French edition.
 * Mohammed Avdol: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.
 * Muhammad Avdol: Used in the first French edition and Heritage for the Future.

Noriaki Kakyoin

 * Tenmei Kakyoin: Romanization used on the hotel registry in Justice (story arc). The way the author originally read the characters of his name before the editor changed it for "Noriaki".

Hierophant Green

 * Hierophant Emerald: Used in his first chapters, while Kakyoin was under Dio's control.

Jean Pierre Polnareff

 * Jean Paul Polnareff: Used in Dark Blue Moon (1) in the Weekly Shonen Jump prepublication.
 * Jean-Pierre Polnareff: Used in both French editions.
 * Jean Pierre Eiffel: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Devo the Cursed

 * Soul Sacrifice: Used in the VIZ Media, Crunchyroll English subtitles and English localization of All Star Battle.
 * D'Bo: Used in the video games.

Captain Tennille Imposter

 * Captain Teneil: Used in the localized video games, first French edition, and Crunchyroll French subtitles.
 * Captain Dragon: Used in Crunchyroll English subtitles.

Rubber Soul

 * Robber Soul: Used in the localized video games.

Roses

 * Rogers: Found in the original scanlations for Part 3.
 * Rosas: Used in Crunchyroll subs.

J. Geil

 * John Geil: Used in the Weekly Shonen Jump prepublication.
 * J Gail: Used in JoJo 6251, Crunchyroll French subtitles.
 * J Gale: Used in the Capcom video game.
 * Centerfold: Used in Crunchyroll English subs and the English localization of All Star Battle.

ZZ

 * Zi.Zi: Used in the localized video games.
 * Zii Zii: Used in Crunchyroll English subs.

Enya Geil

 * Enya the Hag: Used in JOJOVELLER.
 * Enya Gail: Used in JoJo 6251.
 * Enyaba: Used in the American edition, Crunchyroll subtitles and English localization of All Star Battle.
 * N-Yah Gail: Used in the localized video games.

Steely Dan

 * Rubber Soul: Used in VIZ Media edition.
 * S-Terry Dan: Used in the localized Capcom video game.
 * Dan of Steel: Used in Crunchyroll English subs.

Arabia Fats

 * Alabia Fats: Used in the localized video games.

Death Thirteen

 * Death 13: Used in romanization, some parts of the video games and Crunchyroll.

Mannish Boy

 * Manishu Booi: Used in Crunchyroll.

Cameo

 * Kameo: Used in the localized video games.

Sherry

 * Chérie: Used in the first French edition, written like Michel Polnareff's song "Tout, tout pour ma chérie".

Midler

 * Sidler: Used in Weekly Shonen Jump prepublication.
 * Rose: Used in Crunchyroll subs.

Iggy

 * Iggi: Used for localized Heritage for the Future.

N'Doul

 * Ndoyuru: Used in Weekly Shonen Jump prepublication.
 * N'Dool: Used in the localized video games.
 * N'Dour: Spelt exactly like the reference.

D'Arby brothers

 * Darby: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Garie Moor

 * Daddy Moor: Used in the anime.

Telence T. D'Arby

 * Terence T. D'Arby: Spelt exactly like its music reference.

Oingo

 * Zenyatta: Used in American edition, the English localization of All Star Battle and Crunchyroll subtitles.
 * Oing: Used in the localized video games.

Boingo

 * Mondatta: Used in the American edition, the English localization of All Star Battle and Crunchyroll subtitles.
 * Voing: Used in the Playstation video game.

Tohth

 * Thoth:  Found in JoJo 6251 and the video games. Spelt like the Egyptian deity.

Chaka

 * Chaca: Used in the localized video games.

Khan

 * Kan: Used in the localized video games.

Mariah

 * Mahrahia: Used in the localized video games.

Bastet

 * Bast: Used in JoJo 6251 and the video games.

Alessi

 * Alessy: Used in the localized video games.
 * Alexi: Used in both Italian official translations.

Sethan

 * Seth: Written like the Egyptian deity.

Kenny G

 * Billie Jean: Used in Crunchyroll subtitles.
 * Ken-E-Gee: Used in the localized Heritage for the Future.

Tenore Sax

 * Tenor Sax: Spelt exactly like the music instrument.

Vanilla Ice

 * Iced: Used in localized Heritage for the Future, as well as the English OVA release.
 * Cool Ice: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle and Crunchyroll subtitles.

Dio Brando

 * DIO: Written in all caps to distinguish from the Dio of Part 1.

The World

 * World 21: Mentioned by Anubis.

Part IV: Diamond is Unbreakable

 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Jōsuke Higashikata: Original publication name.
 * Part IV: Diamond is not Crash: Part IV's name's original translation.
 * Part IV: Diamond is not Crush: Used sporadically in Japanese materials along with the above.

Crazy Diamond

 * Shining Diamond: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Echoes

 * Reverb: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Kira Yoshikage

 * Kill・A Yoshikage: Araki's romanization often uses Kill・A. It's fairly common in many Japanese works involving Kira.

Morioh

 * Duwang: The Chinese pinyin Romanization of the characters for "Morioh" (more correctly Dùwáng). Used in and is the fan nickname for the original scanlations for Part 4.

Red Hot Chili Pepper

 * Chili Pepper: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle. Also a common abbreviation in the manga.

Pearl Jam

 * Opal Jam: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Heaven's Door

 * Heaven's Gate: Used on a mid-chapter illustration of volume 34 and Oingo Boingo Brothers Adventure. Also used by Duwang scanlation.

Mushikui

 * Miteux: Used in the French edition.
 * Bug Eat: Used by Duwang scanlations.

Shigekiyo Yangu

 * Fatty: Used in Duwang scanlations.

Achtung Baby

 * Achtug Baby: JOJO A-GO!GO! romanization.

Atom Heart Father

 * Heart Father: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Earth, Wind and Fire

 * Terra Ventus: Used in the English localization of All star battle.

Boy II Man

 * BoyManMan: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Stray Cat

 * Feral Cat: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Highway Star

 * Highway Go Go: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Enigma

 * Misterioso: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Killer Queen

 * Deadly Queen: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Sheer Heart Attack

 * Heart Attack: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Killer Queen Bites the Dust

 * Bite The Dust: Name used in the chapters.
 * Another One Bites The Dust: Name of the song and of the chapters featuring this ability, actually not used for the ability itself.

Part V: Vento Aureo

 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5 Giorno Giovana: Golden Heritage: Original publication name.
 * Part V: Golden Wind: Used in the French edition.

Gold Experience

 * Golden Wind: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle. References the arc title.

Gold Experience Requiem

 * Golden Wind Requiem: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Bruno Buccellati

 * Bruno Bucciarati: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle and on Medicos statue materials. One of the two romanizations in JOJOVELLER.
 * Blono Buccellati: Used in the French edition.

Sticky Fingers

 * Zipper Man: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Sex Pistols

 * Six Bullets: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Aerosmith

 * Li'l Bomber: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Moody Blues

 * Moody Jazz: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Purple Haze

 * Purple Smoke: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Purple Haze Distortion

 * Purple Smoke Distortion: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Spice Girl

 * Spicy Lady: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Pericolo

 * Belcaro: Used in original Part 5 scanlations.
 * Nunzio Pericolo: Full name in the novel Purple Haze Feedback.

Sorbet and Gelato

 * Sorbei and Cante: Used in original Part 5 scanlations.
 * Sorbe and Gelato: Used in the French edition.

Kraft Work

 * Kraftwerk: Spelt exactly like the band reference.
 * Craft Work: Used in the French edition.
 * Arts & Crafts: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Formaggio

 * Hormaggio: Used in the English localization of the French edition.

Little Feet

 * Little Feat: Spelt exactly like the Band reference.
 * Tiny Feet: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

The Grateful Dead

 * Thankful Dead: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

White Album

 * White Ice: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Beach Boy

 * Fisher Man: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Baby Face

 * Babyhead: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Risotto Nero

 * Rizotto: Romanisation on his hat.

Mr.President

 * T-Rex: Used before the release of JOJO A-GO!GO!.

Oasis

 * Sanctuary: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Green Day

 * Green Tea: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

King Crimson

 * Emperor Crimson: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Epitaph

 * Eulogy: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Chariot Requiem

 * Silver Chariot Requiem: Full name.
 * Requiem: Commonly used abbreviation.

Part VI: Stone Ocean

 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6 Jolyne Cujoh: Stone Ocean: Original publication name.

Jolyne Cujoh

 * Jolyne Kujo: Used in scanlations and the French edition.
 * Jolene: Written like the song.

Stone Free

 * Stone Ocean: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle. Refences the arc title.

Ermes Costello

 * Hermes Costello: Used in scanlations and the French edition. Forename spelt like the fashion brand.

Kiss

 * Smack: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Weather Report

 * Weather Forecast: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Atroe

 * Etro:Used in scanlations and the French edition, spelt like the fashion brand.

Gwess

 * Guess: Used in scanlations and the French edition, spelt like the fashion brand.

Johngalli A

 * Jongalli A: Used in Ignition-One scanlations and the French edition.

Whitesnake

 * White Snake: Used in the French edition.
 * Pale Snake: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Thunder McQueen

 * Xander McQueen: Used in Jojo Project scanlations and the French edition.
 * Alexander McQueen: Full name on his prisoner card, spelt like the fashion designer.

Highway to Hell

 * Highway to Death: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Burning Down the House

 * Burning Down: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Narciso Anasui

 * Narc Ansatasia: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.
 * Narcisso Annasui: Used in Jojo Project translations.

Diver Down

 * Diver Drive: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Loccobarocco

 * Rocco Barocco: Used in Nameless_One translations, spelt like the fashion designer.

Miraschon

 * Mirashon: Used in scanlations.
 * Milaschon: Used in the French edition, spelt like contraction of the fashion designer.

Sports Maxx

 * Sports Max: Used in scanlations and the French edition, spelt closer to fashion brand.

Sonny Likir

 * Sonny Rikyel: Used in the localization of the French edition.

Lang Rangler

 * Lang Wrangler: Used in scanlations and the French edition, family name spelt like the fashion brand.

Kenzou

 * Kenzo: Used in Jojo Project translations and the French edition, spelt like the fashion brand.

D an G

 * D&G: Used in Jojo Project translations and the French edition, spelt like Dolce & Gabbana abbreviation.

Jail House Lock

 * Jail House Rock: Spelt like the song.

Ungalo

 * Ungaro: Used in the French edition, spelt like the fashion designer.

Rikiel

 * Rykiel: Used in the French edition, spelt like the fashion designer.

Donatello Versus

 * Donatello Versace: Used in scanlations and the French Translations, spelt like the fashion designer instead of the brand.

Perla Pucci

 * Pearla Pucci: Used in Jojo Project scanlations and the French edition.

Enrico Pucci

 * Pucchi: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

C-Moon

 * Full Moon: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Made in Heaven

 * Stairway to Heaven: Used in the Weekly Shonen Jump prepublication.
 * Maiden Heaven: Used in the English localization of All star battle.

Gyro Zeppeli

 * J. Lo Zeppeli: Used in the Italian edition.
 * Jayro Zeppeli: Used in the French edition and localization of All Star Battle.
 * Jayro (Zeppeli): Used on an illustration.

Steven Steel

 * Stephen Steel: Used on all inside cover of the volumes and by JoJo Project scanlation.
 * Stephen Stills: Spelt like the guitarist.

Lucy Steel

 * Lucie Steel: Used in the French edition.

Sandman

 * Soundman: How the character wanted to be called, closer to his true name's meaning.

Boomboom Family

 * Boom Boom: Used by Jojo project scanlation.

Mandom

 * Mandam: Romanization in the manga.
 * Mando: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Sugar Mountain

 * Snow Mountain: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

Magent Magent

 * Magenta Magenta: Used in original scanlations, spelt like the single.

Tubular Bells

 * Tubular: Used in the English localization of All Star Battle.

D-I-S-C-O

 * Di・s・co: Used by JoJo Project scanlation.

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

 * D4C: Commonly used abbreviation. In the English localization of All Star Battle, Valentine's stand is only directly referred to by this name.
 * Filthy Acts, at a Reasonable Price: The name used for Funny Valentine's GHA in the English localization of All Star Battle. Subtitles for lines where the full name of the Stand is spoken are rewritten as though it were an unrelated catchphrase.

Silver Bullet

 * Silver Barrette: Used in the French edition.

Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)

 * Johsuke: Used on JoJolion volume 9's cover.
 * Jo2uke: Name used to differentiate in fan discussion from the original Josuke of Part 4. Both names are spelled with different kanji.
 * Gappy: Another name for the Part 8 protagonist used to differentiate from the orginal Josuke of Part 4. The name comes from the gap in the middle of Josuke's teeth.

Born This Way

 * Going Underground: Name in the Ultra Jump prepublication.

Les Feuilles

 * Autumn Leaves: Japanese pronunciation.

Paper Moon King

 * Paper Moon: Name in the Ultra Jump prepublication.