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James 
English, "Derived from Jacob, supplanter"
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This elegant classic is a perennial favorite with a long and regal history. James is a name that always seems age-appropriate, from sweet baby Jamie, to teen rebel Jimmy Dean, to full-grown King James.

Variations
Seamas, Jaymie, Jamesie, Jasha, Jaymes, Jamesy, Seumus, Jemes, Seumas, Jamze, Jem, Jamey, Jamyes, Shay, Jamse, Jayines, Jameson, Jamison, Jay, Jimmy, Jocko, Jaimie, Jaimes, Jas, Jamies, Jaimey, Jim, Jiminy, Shamus, Shamas, Jaymz, Jamez, Jameze
Nicknames
Jamey, Jim, Jay, Jimmy, Jamie, Jas, Jem
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