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Jemison
English
"son of James"
A variant of Jameson or Jamison, borne by the first Black woman in space, former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison.
Jemmett
Diminutive of James
Though it sounds like a portmanteau of Gemma and Emmett, Jemmett is actually a British surname related to a nickname for James. Fewer than 5 boys in the U.S. were named Jemmett in the most recent…
Jess
This short form of Jesse has an androgynous, cowperson feel. It's Jess rather than Jesse or Jessie that can be considered among the truly androgynous baby names
Jim
English, diminutive of James
"supplanter"
Peaked in the 1940s, but still an amiable classic, a la Joe and Tom -- though rarely used on its own.
Joas
Joas is a masculine name with biblical origins, representing a variant of Joash, who was a king of Judah in the Old Testament. The name derives from Hebrew elements meaning 'fire of Yahweh' or 'God…
Seamus
Irish variation of James
"supplanter"
Parents who have tired of Sean are now contemplating Seamus, the Irish form of James, which has a lot more substance and verve. One of the name's most famous bearers is the 1995 Nobel Prize-winning…
Alfie-james
English
"elf counsel + supplanter"
A hyphenated name, blending UK fave Alfie with classic James. It was given to 16 boys in England and Wales in a recent year.
Arlo-james
English hyphenated name
"between two hills + supplanter"
Contemporary meets classic in this hyphenated name, blending fresh and funky Arlo with solid James. A recent year saw it rank in the Top 1000 for boys in England and Wales, alongside the similar…
Tyler-james
Tyler James combines two classic masculine names to create a strong, approachable compound name. Tyler, originally an English occupational surname meaning 'tile maker,' gained popularity as a first…
Teddy-james
Hyphenated name
"gift of God + supplanter"
Vintage, cutesy, and energetic at the same time, Teddy-James is a hyphenated name used occasionally in the UK where it joins the likes of Tommy-Jay and Rory-John.
Riley-james
Riley James combines two popular names with different historical backgrounds. Riley originated as an Irish surname derived from 'Ó Raghailligh,' meaning 'descendant of Raghallach' (valiant). It…