Jamie

Meaning supplanter, one who follows
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Jamie
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Jam-ie

About Jamie

This name exemplifies versatility and universal appeal, working beautifully across generations and contexts. Jamie strikes that rare balance of being simultaneously friendly and professional, casual and respectable. Its straightforward two-syllable structure makes it accessible to speakers of any language, while its familiar sound ensures easy recognition and pronunciation. The name suits any personality type—whether your child becomes outgoing and social or quiet and contemplative, Jamie adapts perfectly. Parents appreciate how it transitions smoothly through all life stages, from adorable toddler to confident teenager to accomplished adult. The name doesn't carry heavy expectations or predetermined personality assumptions, allowing the individual to define it rather than being defined by it. It works equally well in creative industries, corporate environments, academic settings, or trades. The lack of harsh consonants gives it a gentle, approachable quality, while the name's established history prevents it from feeling flimsy or insubstantial. Jamie represents a safe yet satisfying choice for parents who want something familiar without being boring.

Variations of Name Jamie

James
Jayme
Jaime
Jaimie
Jay
Jim
Jimmy
Jemmy

Nicknames for Jamie

Jim
Jimmy
Jay
Mie
Jamie

Famous People Named Jamie

Jamie FoxxAmerican actor
Jamie DornanNorthern Irish actor
Jamie OliverBritish chef and television personality
Jamie RedknappEnglish footballer
Jamie Lee CurtisAmerican actress
Jamie BellEnglish actor
Jamie FarrAmerican actor
Jamie VardyEnglish footballer
Jamie HynemanAmerican special effects expert
Jamie CarragherEnglish footballer
Jamie DimonAmerican business executive
Jamie KennedyAmerican actor
Jamie ChungAmerican actress
Jamie CullumBritish singer
Jamie Lynn SpearsAmerican actress and singer
Jamie HewlettBritish artist and co-creator of Gorillaz
Jamie NobleAmerican professional wrestler
Jamie WaylettEnglish actor
Jamie LomasEnglish actor
Jamie McMurrayAmerican racing driver

Characters Named Jamie

Jamie LannisterA Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones
Jamie BennettRise of the Guardians
Jamie SullivanA Walk to Remember
Jamie McCrimmonDoctor Who
Jamie St. PatrickPower
Jamie BuchananThe Shannara Chronicles
Jamie SommersThe Bionic Woman
Jamie MoriartyElementary
Jamie HynemanMythBusters
Jamie LockhartThe Robber Bridegroom
Jamie FraserDegrassi - The Next Generation
Jamie AllmanAll My Children
Jamie HunterHighlander - The Series
Jamie MadroxX-Men
Jamie ReaganThe Good Fight
Jamie BurnsThe Fall of Kelvin Walker
Jamie DexterDays of Our Lives

Other Popular Names Beginning with J

Jaxxon
Jasiah
Jace
Julio
Jiraiya
Jayson
Jon
Jesiah
Jeremy
Jaiden