Jemmy

Diminutive of James or Jeremiah
"appointed by God"

Jemmy Origin and Meaning

The name Jemmy is a boy's name.

Jemmy is a masculine name with historical roots as a diminutive form of James, which ultimately derives from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter.' While now uncommon as a formal name, Jemmy was more widely used in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in England. It has a friendly, approachable quality with its cheerful 'y' ending. In historical literature and records, Jemmy appears as both a nickname and given name. The name also has associations with a 'jemmy' tool (a type of crowbar), giving it a slight rugged edge. Today, Jemmy offers vintage charm as parents rediscover traditional nickname-names with historical depth.

The name Jemmy in Pop Culture

  • Jeremiah Alexander Ian Fraser "Jemmy" MacKenzie
    character in the Outlander series