Jimmie

Jimmie is an English name that originated as a diminutive and pet form of James, which itself derives from the Late Latin Jacobus, rooted in the Hebrew Ya'akov, traditionally interpreted as meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." The spelling with -ie rather than -y developed as an affectionate or informal variant, and both forms have been used as independent given names, particularly in American and British contexts from the late nineteenth century onward. Notable bearers include American guitarist Jimmie Rodgers, often called the Father of Country Music, and racing driver Jimmie Johnson. Related forms include Jimmy, Jim, and James.