Sammy

Sammy is an English diminutive of Samuel, which derives from the Hebrew name Shemuel, composed of the elements shem, meaning name or renown, and El, meaning God, together understood as God has heard or name of God. The name gained wide use in the English-speaking world as both a pet form and an independent given name, carried by figures ranging from the American entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. to numerous athletes and public figures. It is used for both males and females, reflecting the broader trend of short forms crossing gender lines. Related forms include Sam, Samuel, and the feminine Samantha.