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Jimmy

Diminutive of James, meaning "God is gracious".

Meaning and origin

Jimmy is a common short form of James that has been in use for centuries and remains popular today.

How to pronounce Jimmy

English (US)JIM-ee /ˈdʒɪmi/

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