English/Hebrew · Boy name
Jimmy
“supplanter”
About the name Jimmy
Jimmy is a diminutive form of the name James, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name ‘Yaakov’, meaning ‘supplanter’. The name Jimmy has been widely used in English-speaking countries as a familiar and approachable nickname. Notable bearers include Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, and Jimi Hendrix, a legendary musician known for his influence on rock music.
- Meaning
- supplanter
- Origin
- English/Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JIM-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Jimmy
- Jimmy Robert
- Jimmy Michael
- Jimmy Lee
- Jimmy David
- Jimmy James
Questions about Jimmy
- What does Jimmy mean?
- Jimmy is an English name meaning "supplanter".
- How do you pronounce Jimmy?
- Jimmy is pronounced JIM-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Jimmy?
- Variants of Jimmy include Jim, Jimmie, Jemmy, Jimi.
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