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Name Origin

Jimmy is a diminutive of the given name James, which has Hebrew origins and means 'supplanter' or 'he grasps the heel'.

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Famous People

Jimmy Carter (1924-)

Politician

  • 39th President of the United States
  • Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Jimmy Hendrix (1942-1970)

Musician

  • Guitarist
  • Singer-Songwriter
  • Influential figure in rock music

Jimmy Buffett (1946-)

Musician

  • Singer-songwriter
  • Known for his laid-back tropical style