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Jamie
Pronunciation /ˈmi/ JAY-mee,
very rarely /ˈm/ jay-MEE
Gender Unisex
Origin
Word/nameScottish [1]
Meaning"He may/will/shall follow/heed/seize by the heel/watch/guard/protect”, "Supplanter/Assailant", "May God protect" [2]
Region of originScotland
Other names
Related names Jaime, Jaimie

Jamie is a unisex name. Traditionally a masculine name, it can be diminutive form of James or, more rarely, other names and is of Scottish Gaelic origin. It is also given as a name in its own right. Since the late 20th century it has been used as an occasional feminine name particularly in the United States. [3]

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References

  1. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Jamie". Behind the Name. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  2. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Jacob". Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  3. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Jamie". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2023-04-03.