Female Name
Jaimie
ˈd͡ʒeɪ.mi
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
ends in -ie
male to female
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
modern100%
youthful140%
informal100%
wholesome80%
refined80%
strange65%
simple65%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Jaimie is an alternative spelling of Jamie or Jaime, which are derived from the name James. The name James itself originates from the Hebrew name Yaʻaqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. Jaimie, as a variant, carries the same meanings and is used as a unisex given name in English-speaking cultures.
Etymology
Original Form:
Yaʻaqov (Jacob)
Evolution:
Yaʻaqov → Iacomus (Latin) → James (English) → Jamie/Jaime → Jaimie
Source:
Historical linguistic evolution of the name James and its variants.