Word
jamie
Phoneticsjamie
/ˈdʒeɪmi/
Definition
n. a common name for a person, used for both males and females.
n. A unisex given name, frequently used as a diminutive of James or as a standalone name.
Examples
“Jamie is my best friend from school.”
“After the meeting, Jamie stayed behind to help the manager organize the files for the next presentation.”
“While traditionally a masculine diminutive, Jamie gained significant popularity as a feminine given name in the mid-twentieth century, reflecting a broader trend toward androgynous naming conventions.”
Examples
simple
“Jamie is my best friend from school.”
contextual
“After the meeting, Jamie stayed behind to help the manager organize the files for the next presentation.”
complex
“While traditionally a masculine diminutive, Jamie gained significant popularity as a feminine given name in the mid-twentieth century, reflecting a broader trend toward androgynous naming conventions.”
Usage
Capitalized as a proper noun.
Teaching tip
While historically a nickname for James, it is now very common as a legal first name for any gender.
Etymology
Clipping of James + -ie.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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