Jimmy

Casual form, James

Jimmy is a nickname for James, one of the most common male given names in English-speaking countries.

It typically suggests informality or youth: Little Jimmy ran to greet his grandfather.

Famous bearers include Jimmy Carter and Jimmy Stewart. (Lowercase jimmy is a crowbar or the act of prying something open.)

nickname

Jim

Shortened form of James

moniker · given name · first name · appellation · forename · pet name · Christian name · baptismal name

casual

easygoing

Relaxed in temperament

unpretentious · down-to-earth · approachable · friendly · affable · genial · good-natured · amiable · likeable · chummy

boyish

youthful

Seeming not old

cheeky · puckish · sprightly · energetic · lighthearted · carefree · innocent · naive · childlike · whimsical

Categories
Opposites
formality of name

JimmyJames

Traditional masculine name

Jim

tool function (as slang for crowbar)

Jimmylock

Mechanism requiring a key

deadbolt · padlock · bolt · seal · secure

Phrases
Family

Jimmie

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G