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Jammie
Pronounced JAM-ee /ΛdΚΓ¦m.i/Medium
Meaning: A pet form tied to James and Jamie, from the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; one who follows.' It appears for both boys and girls; the boys' use here follows the input row.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jammie is a familiar spin on James and Jamie, whose root is the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter.' It appears for both sexes; as a boy's name it peaked in 1975 before fading. Cross-sex use is common, which we note (said 'JAM-ee').
Jammie belonged to the seventies and has grown rare since. Rare, informal, and nickname-style.
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What does the name Jammie mean?
Jammie is a pet form of James or Jamie, from the Hebrew for 'supplanter.'
How do you pronounce Jammie?
It's said JAM-ee /ΛdΚΓ¦m.i/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jammie a boy or girl name?
Jammie is used here as a boy's name, though it also appears for girls, which we note.
How popular is Jammie?
Jammie peaked in the mid-nineteen-seventies and is rare today.