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Jimmy name meaning
First Name
289k
in the U.S.
since 1880
289k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
518
in the U.S.
in 2010
518
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jimmy mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jimmy
User Submitted Origins
English
67%
Mexican
9%
American
3%
Welsh
3%
Celtic
3%
Malayalam
3%
African American
3%
New Zealand
3%
German
3%
Spanish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Jimmy means "Strong, admirable, loyal".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Jimmy is of Mexican origin and means "Brave and Loyal".
- A user from Missouri, U.S. says the name Jimmy is of English origin and means "Kind hearted".
- A submission from Australia says the name Jimmy means "fish" and is of American origin.
- A submission from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Jimmy means "Jimmy Page (1944-) A British singer and songwriter, known for creating the band Led Zeppelin, and being it's guitarist" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Iran, Islamic Republic of says the name Jimmy means "Faithful" and is of Welsh origin.
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Jimmy means "Generous, weathy".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Jim"my
A short crowbar used by burglars in breaking open doors.
Etymology: Cf. Jemmy
noun jim"my
An immigrant.
Etymology: Rhyming slang: Jimmy Grant, for immigrant. RHUD
verb jim"my
To pry open (a door, window, etc.) with a jimmy or similar device; often used with open; as, the burglar jimmied open the back door and stole the TV set.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A short crowbar ("in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy")
- To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Wiktionary
Jim + -y
- A diminutive of the male given names James or Jim, also used as a formal given name.
- (Scotland, informal) A colloquial (potentially unfriendly or disparaging) way of addressing any male whose name is unknown to the speaker.
- (Cockney rhyming slang) Shortened form of Jimmy Riddle, a piddle.
Jimmy was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Jimmy
Notable Persons Named Jimmy
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter is a 39th President of the United States. Jimmy was born on October 1st, 1924 in Plains, Georgia, United States.
Sir Jimmy Savile
Sir Jimmy Savile was a dj, television and radio personality, dance hall manager, and disc jockey. Jimmy was given the name James Wilson Vincent Savile on October 31st, 1926 in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. He died on October 29th, 2011.
Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel is an observational comedy, black comedy, satire, and deadpan comedian. Jimmy was given the name James Christian Kimmel on November 13th, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon is a sketch comedy, observational comedy, comedy music, political satire, and satire musician. Jimmy was given the name James Thomas Fallon on September 19th, 1974 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Jimmy Walker
Jimmy was born on January 16th, 1979. Jimmy is also known as Walker and James William.
Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page is a rock music, blues, and folk music musician. He plays Guitar, Gibson Les Paul, Gibson EDS-1275, Fender Telecaster, and Danelectro Shorthorn. He holds the title She Just Satisfies. His most notable accomplishments were from 1957 to present. Jimmy was given the name James Patrick Page on January 9th, 1944 in Heston, Middlesex, England. Jimmy is also known as Jimmy, Pagey, Charles Obscure, and S. Flavius Mercurius.
- Jimmy HoffaLabor Union Leader
- Jimmy WalesInternet Entrepreneur
- Jimmy CarrComedian
- Jimmy ButlerBasketball Player
- Jimmy SmitsActor
- Jimmy BuffettMusician
- Jimmy GaroppoloFootball Player
- Jimmy SnukaWrestler
- Jimmy WhiteSnooker Player
- Jimmy "The Rev" SullivanMusician
- Jimmy GreavesSoccer Player
- Jimmy ConnorsTennis Player
- Jimmy ShergillActor
- Jimmy IovineEntrepreneur
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jimmy
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jimmy
one pound jimmy
one was born in 1895. They breathed their last breath in 1965.
Joseph Obgeb Jimmy
Joseph Obgeb Jimmy was a Namibian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe. Joseph was born in 1951 in Lüderitz. He left this life on February 2nd, 2004.
Willie Jimmy
White Jimmy
White Jimmy is a singing, songwriter, and musician. He plays Vocals. His ongoing career started in 1978. White was given the name James Reginald White on January 11th, 1959 in New York City. White is also known as White Jimmy.
Jimmy
Jimmy is an athlete for the C.D. Santa Clara.
Perry Baby Jimmy
Perry Baby Jimmy is an athlete for the Mighty Barrolle.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jimmy | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 16.60% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 14.29% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 14.48% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.68% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.97% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.98% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jimmy
People with the last name Jimmy are most frequently White, African American, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaska Native
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Fun Facts about the name Jimmy
| #120 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #89 | Classic Boy Names |
| #5 | Boy Names Unique to the South |
| #12 | Boy Names Unique to the Southeast |