Jimmy

Jimmy is an English diminutive of James, which itself derives from the Late Latin Jacobus, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning one who follows at the heel or one who supplants. The name has been widely used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since at least the early twentieth century, carried by notable figures such as U.S. president Jimmy Carter and musician Jimmy Hendrix. It shares its roots with Jim, Jamie, and Jaimie, as well as international cognates including Giacomo, Jacques, and Diego.