SEAMUS  

Gender: M
Origin: (SHAY-muhs), Irish variation of JAMES

Popularity in 2008: #751

Parents tiring of Sean are now contemplating this Irish form of James, which has more substance and verve.

Variations:
Shamus, Seumas, Shemus, Shay, Seumas, Shamus, Shay, Shemus

Seamus is being discussed in our message boards:

• Just brainstorming names :-)
• nicknames
• Create Your Own Family (10 Kids!)
• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C...Boys!
• new game buuild a family together

Read Nameberry blog posts about Seamus:

• HEY, JUDE: Names from the Beatles and beyond
• POPULAR NAMES: Hidden Gems on the List
• CAREFUL, KAL-EL; WATCH OUT WHIZDOM!
• IRISH CELEBRITY BABY NAMES
• WILL PAX CHANGE HIS NAME TO MAX?