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Origin, Meaning, And History of Jamie

Jamie is typically a unisex name of Hebrew and Scottish origins. It is derived from the Hebrew word ‘Ya’aqov,’ meaning ‘the supplanter.’ Jamie is the Scottish form of the name James, a variant of the Biblical name Jacob, which refers to ‘he who supplants.’ In English, Jamie is derived from the Latin word ‘Jacomas,’ meaning ‘supplant’ or ‘replace.’ It also has Greek origins, deriving from the word ‘lakobos,’ meaning ‘supplanter,’ ‘leg–puller,’ or ‘heel-grabber.’

Since Jamie is derived from the Biblical name James, it also bears religious significance. According to the New Testament, James was the brother of Jesus and was an early leader of the Jerusalem Church in the Apostolic Age. It is considered that James was the cousin brother of Jesus and is identified with James, son of Alphaeus, in the Catholic tradition. Traditionally, James was believed to be stoned to death by the Pharisees on the order of the High Priest of Israel.

Some common nicknames for Jamie include Jay, Jae, Jami, Jimi, and Mimi, with alternate spellings like Jamee, Jamey, Jayme, Jaymee, and Jaymie. While traditionally a boy’s name, Jamie was used for both boys and girls from the 1970s.

The name also finds mention in popular culture. Jamie Madrox, also called the Multiple Man, is a fictional character and a Marvel superhero appearing in the Marvel comics and in the film ‘X-Men: The Last Stand.’ He is shown as a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants who is capable of creating multiple duplicates of himself.

Jamie Lloyd, also known as Jamie Carruthers, is another fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the ‘Halloween’ franchise. She was the orphaned daughter of Laurie and Mr. Lloyd. Jamie McCrimmon, or simply Jamie, is a fictional character from the long-running British science fiction television series ‘Doctor Who’ played by Frazer Hines.

Jamie

Meaning Scottish form of James, means to replace

Gender Boy

Religion Hindu

Origin Hebrew

Names starting with  J..  Ja..  Jac..  Jag..  Jah..  Jai.. 

How To Pronounce Jamie?

Jamie On The Popularity Chart

Jamie is a common name for both boys and girls and has been recorded in the US since 1884. Check out the graphs below to know about the popularity trends of Jamie.

Popularity Over Time

The name Jamie gained its highest popularity in the year 1976, after which it started declining, as indicated in the graph. In 2021, only 437 baby boys and 410 baby girls per million were named Jamie.

Rank Over Time

As its popularity decreased, the name Jamie also lost its ranking over the years. In 1980, it was ranked the best, which started dropping since then.

Names With Similar Sound As Jamie

If you love the sound of the name Jamie, you will also find these names appealing. Take your pick.

Jame Jameen James Jamese Jamesie Jamesy Jamian Jamin Jammie Jamon

Names With Similar Meaning As Jamie

Are you in search of a name with a similar meaning for your younger one? Have a look at these options.

Jaimun Jain Jaina Jainam Jaisinha Jamna Janmay Janmeya Janyuh Jashan

Name Numerology For Jamie

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Trisha ChakrabortyMA, BEd

Trisha worked as a schoolteacher for three years before taking up professional writing in 2021. She completed her masters in English from the University of Calcutta and bachelors in Education from the University of Burdwan. Trisha believes that being a teacher enabled her to have a closer look at children’s developmental needs and capabilities. Her experience reflects in the articles...more