Jamie
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.
Pronunciation | /ˈdʒeɪmi/ JAY-mee, very rarely /dʒeɪˈmiː/ jay-MEE |
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Gender | Unisex |
Origin | |
Word/name | Scottish |
Meaning | "He may/will/shall follow/heed/seize by the heel/watch/guard/protect", "Supplanter/Assailant", "May God protect" |
Region of origin | Scotland |
Other names | |
Related names | Jaime, Jaimie |
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