Male Name
Jim
ˈd͡ʒɪm
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
27 Club members
American Horror Story characters
Angry Birds characters
Anne Rice characters
Armistead Maupin characters
Bear in the Big Blue House characters
Beverly Hills 90210 universe characters
Bob Dylan songs
Caillou characters
Class of '09 characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
54/100
classic65%
informal120%
common140%
wholesome65%
strong80%
rough80%
boring100%
simple160%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Jim is a medieval diminutive of the name James, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Yaʻaqov (Jacob). The name James was introduced to England through the Norman Conquest and became widely used in the Middle Ages. Jim, as a short form, gained popularity in English-speaking countries and is often used as a standalone given name.
Etymology
Original Form:
Yaʻaqov (Jacob)
Evolution:
Yaʻaqov → Iakobos (Greek) → Iacomus (Latin) → James (English) → Jim (diminutive)
Source:
Medieval English diminutive of James