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What does the name Jamie bring to mind?

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SharpGoldWriter · 13/01/2026 23:43

His full name would be James to give him options but we'd call him Jamie.

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NooNakedJacuzziness · 14/01/2026 16:05

“Settle down now Jamie, come on Wordsworth - out of there”.

HarvestMouseandGoldenCups · 14/01/2026 15:57

Lannister.

missymousey · 14/01/2026 15:57

There were lots of Jamies at school with me who were nice boys mostly (1980s/90s). I know a few child Jamies now and they're girls.

Gettingbysomehow · 14/01/2026 15:41

A nice wholesome lad popular with everyone.

ZenZazie · 14/01/2026 12:55

Silverbirchleaf · 14/01/2026 09:04

Without sounding ignorant, who is that handsome hunk of a man you’ve posted?

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. If you want to see more of him, he plays Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones and William the Conqueror in King and Conqueror, amongst other things.

hohahagogo · 14/01/2026 12:49

My husband!

anotheryeargoesby · 14/01/2026 12:49

Naughty boy name. James is nice though.

Floundering66 · 14/01/2026 12:47

Love James and think Jamie is a nice nickname. First though it’s Jamie Lannister, followed by Outlander.

RaininSummer · 14/01/2026 12:41

Like it a lot. Makes me think of the hunky Highlander in Outlander

Calliopespa · 14/01/2026 11:11

Guttted · 14/01/2026 11:10

Go for the Irish version Seamus (pronounced SHAY-MUS) or just Shea for short.

oh yeah Seamus is great.

OneOfEachPlease · 14/01/2026 11:11

Lovely family member, lovely school friends, lovely colleague. I really like the name Jamie for a boy

Guttted · 14/01/2026 11:10

Go for the Irish version Seamus (pronounced SHAY-MUS) or just Shea for short.

scoobs321 · 14/01/2026 11:04

Showing my age here, but 'Jamie and the magic torch' 80s kids cartoon. Jamie is a nice name, feels gentle and friendly to me.

Andthatrightsoon · 14/01/2026 11:02

A magic torch (showing my age!)

Calliopespa · 14/01/2026 11:01

It also has a slightly whingy sound: Jaaay-meeee.

Much prefer good old James.

DiscoBeat · 14/01/2026 11:00

Irs one of the names that you don't know girl or boy so that might be an annoyance for him later?

CaptainMyCaptain · 14/01/2026 10:59

MotherJessAndKittens · 13/01/2026 23:53

Love it. About time it came back!

Did it ever go away? Ive taught loads of James/Jamies

nex18 · 14/01/2026 10:57

Jamie Tartt doo doo doo!

Calliopespa · 14/01/2026 10:56

To me it's a name either for a toddler or for a girl - and the latter I really don't like.

It just takes a decent, solid name, James, and makes it a bit wet and sappy imo.

It also makes me think Jammy - again sort of wet, sloppy and overly sweet.

I'd stick with James. Jim is quite cute if you need to have a nn.

But above all the use of Jamie for girls has put me off it. I am not sure how or why that started when there are so many nice options. I know a couple of girl Jamies and they are both nasty, which doesn't help ...

chellewillnotbebeaten · 14/01/2026 10:05

Lovely name ❤️ (I was brought up in to 90’s so a very familiar name to me) it makes me think…… Jamie Redknapp or Jamie Oliver ❤️

Hoolahoophop · 14/01/2026 09:55

Oliver - cocky little Essex lad done good. 😁

SirChenjins · 14/01/2026 09:42

Outlander, and an RAF chap I once spent a very enjoyable summer with 🤭

Love the name - cool, classic, goes anywhere. Usually a really decent bloke.

CandiedPrincess · 14/01/2026 09:42

The Magic Torch, but I love the name.

DustyMaiden · 14/01/2026 09:39

user1471548941 · 14/01/2026 08:05

Jamie is not short for James! It’s actually more syllables.

The one I’m married to often finds himself being very firm with people that it’s a name in it’s own right and NOT short for James! So honouring DH by sharing his views!

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MrsBucketHat · 14/01/2026 09:37

Oliver