Male Name
Jemmy
ˈd͡ʒɛm.i
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Charles Dickens characters
diminutives
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
47/100
youthful175%
informal140%
common100%
strange80%
simple120%
comedic140%
Meaning & Etymology
Jemmy is a diminutive form of the name Jeremy, and historically also of James. It is used as a given name and has cultural significance in various regions, including Australia where it colloquially refers to a crowbar.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jeremy
Evolution:
Diminutive form 'Jemmy' evolved from 'Jeremy' and was also used as a diminutive for 'James' in earlier times.
Source:
Historical linguistic records