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How to pronounce Jim (JIM)

Jim

JIM

Jim

Short form of James. One syllable. Very common across generations.

Notes

Short form of James. One syllable. Very common across generations.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew via Latin
Meaning
supplanter (short for James)
Variant of
James

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Jimbo
  • Jimmy
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Jim Carrey (Canadian actor)
  • Jim Henson (American puppeteer)

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