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it originates around the civil war era, when captain James cook was called "Jim" by his drunken first mate accidentally, and the nick name has stuck since. it may have originated earlier when James buccanan the fourth was also called Jim by his mother.
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Is Jimmy a Mexican name?
no, Jimmy is a nickname for James
Nickname for James?
Jim Jimmy jimbo jamey Jamey wamey j wow haha. j spice
What was James Bowie's nickname?
James bowie
What is James Maslow's nickname?
David
How did the name 'James' turn into the nickname Jim?
As with many nicknames, it was the part of the name that was emphasized when speaking (the J and M sounds). However, the vowel sound now is different from the long A in James.
What name is the name Jimmy a nickname for?
Usually it is a substitute for James. The nickname "Jimmy" is a common nickname for the boy's name "James". Just one example of a famous James with the nickname is President "Jimmy" Carter.
Is the revs name James or Jimmy?
james...his nickname is jimmy
Is Jimmy a Mexican name?
no, Jimmy is a nickname for James
What is James chadwicks nickname?
jimmy neutron
What president had the nickname ten cent jimmy?
James Buchanan
What was the nickname of President James Earl Carter?
"jimmy Carter"
Is jimmy a name?
Yes. "Jimmy" can be a nickname for the name "James" or even a name on it's own.
What is a nickname for James?
Nicknames for James may include Jamie, Jimmy, Jim, Jimbo or Jambo.
Was Jimmy Carter named James?
James Earl Carter. The first president to take the Oath of Office with his nickname under the name Jimmy Carter.
What is Jimmy Carter's middle name?
Jimmy is a common nickname for people called James. It's quite possible that James Earl Carter signed in as 'Jimmy Carter' to avoid being associated with James Earl Ray, the man who assassinated Martin Luther King.
Ten-cent Jimmy is a nickname for which US President?
PCH = James Buchanan
What is your name if your name if your nickname is Jim?
Usually Jim or Jimmy is short for James
