Jeopardy is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of American origin. Derived from the Old French word 'jeu parti', meaning 'divided game', it initially referred to a game of chance, but over time has evolved to signify something hazardous, uncertain, or risky. The name first gained prominence in American literature through characters like Jeopardy Stoneman in Mark Twain's novel "Roughing It".
"Jeopardy is quite an unusual baby name choice, with only six babies being given this name annually in 1983."