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James

Pronunciation
[James]
Gender
Male
Meaning
From Jacob - To fill the place of another, supplanter.
Origin
English

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Diego the suplanter Male Spanish
Hamish Equivalent of Jacob - To fill the place of another. Male Scottish
Iago Supplanter Male Welsh
Jacob The supplanter, held by the heel Male
Jacques supplanter Male
Jago A character in a Victorian book who battled against the odds Male Spanish
Jameson son of James Male English
Jamie Feminine of James Female Scottish
Jim supplanter Male English
Jimbo Supplanter, Representative Unisex
Jimmy supplanter Male English
Seamus supplanter Male Irish

More English Cat Names

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NameMeaningGender
Aaliyah high exalted, to ascend Female
Abbey God Is Joy Unisex
Abbie my father is joyful Female
Abbot Abbey Father Unisex
Abby My father rejoices. Biblical: the name of King David's third wife described a... Female
Abilene Grass, A Plain Male
Able Breath Unisex
Ace A top performer; also the one or highest card in many games. Male
Addie Noble, Kind Female
Addis Son Of Adam Unisex
Addison Adam's son Female
Addy Noble, Kind Unisex
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Manx Cat Names

Cat names commonly associated with the Manx breed, including James.

NameMeaningGender
Abel breath, child Male
Abigail "my father is joyful" Female
Adam earth, created by God Male
Africa pleasing, pleasant Female
Agnes pure, virginal Female
Alice Truth, noble Female
Amber A hard brownish-yellow fossil resin, precious jewel Female
Andrew manly, valiant, courageous Male
Arlene pledge Female
Arthur Strong as a rock, noble, follower of Thor Male
Ava Cute and short girl kitten name. Female
Baggins Lord of the Rings family Male
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John God is merciful Male 73
George Farmer. In medieval legend St. George: (the knight who became patron saint of... Male 68
Jack English familiar form of John, traditionally interpreted as God is gracious. Male 65
Michael who is like God Male 64
William resolute protection Male 63

Famous People Named James

12 notable figures from history and culture who share the name James.

  • James A. Michener was a Pulitzer Prize winning American novelist and short story writer.
  • James Blunt is an English singer-songwriter.
  • James Brown was an American musician and recording artist regarded as ‘The Godfather of Soul’.
  • James Buchanan was the 15 President of the United States of America who ruled during one of the most difficult phases of the American history.
  • James Cagney was an American stage and film actor.
  • James Callaghan was a Labour Party Politician and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979.
  • James Carville is a famous American political consultant and strategist who became famous for leading the successful presidential campaign of Bill Clinton.
  • James Coburn was an American actor best known for playing the rugged, tough guy in action movies.
  • James Cook was a British explorer, captain and cartographer.
  • James Dean was an American actor best known for his performance in ‘Rebel Without a Cause’.
  • James Douglas was a British Colonial Governor of Vancouver Island and British Columbia.
  • James Earl Jones is a versatile actor who over a career spanning more than half a century has won many prestigious awards for his acting skills.

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