Nicknames for James
James is a boy's name of Hebrew / Biblical origin meaning “Supplanter”, and Jamie is its natural nickname. Here are 8 nicknames for James, from classic short forms to pet names, grouped by the feel they give the name.
8 nicknames
Classic · The everyday short forms.
Jim
Jimmy
Jamie
Vintage · Older pet names.
Jem
Jimmie
Jamesy
Modern · Current forms.
Jay
Jimbo
Used on their own in the UK: Jamie.
Quick questions
What is a good nickname for James?
Popular nicknames for James include Jim, Jimmy, Jamie, Jem, Jimmie. The everyday short forms.
What is James short for?
James is a full name, the English form of Jacob via Latin, and Jim, Jimmy and Jamie are short forms of it.
Wondering whether to put the short form on the certificate? Our nickname guide covers when to, and when not to.
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