Jim

I wonder how "James" became "Jim"? Was it like "Peggy" for "Margaret?"

I named my second son Jimmy, and we often call him Jim. We’re close to his great-grandpa, a wonderful man named Jimmy/Jim and the reason we chose the name. I’ll agree it’s not the most interesting name, and it is far removed from its Biblical roots in Jacob. There are even names I like better. But there are a lot of reasons to like Jim!

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There are myriad “Jims” from the 20th century we could point to—many good and many bad people. I don’t really bother anymore with who else was a bearer of a name (unless it’s a really obviously bad one). Rather, it’s just something fun to think about. My impression of “Jim” comes from our grandpa, but also there are lots of pretty cool examples. I think of Jimmy Stewart, one of my all time favorite actors. Jim Elliot, a Christian missionary. Jim Hawkins, from the story Treasure Island. Jim Halpert from The Office.

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I also get the classic Greatest generation/WWII era kind of vibe from this name. It sounds manly, strong, straightforward, classic in an old-fashioned way. It’s not back in style for this generation yet, but somehow that makes it appealing for me. Maybe Jim will come back around as a cool name again in future years.

Redneck name, how could anyone name their son this?!?!? It's lame.

I think it's short and nice.

To me, it seems a little typical but it's still not a bad name! It does remind me of Jim Halpert from The Office.

I like the name James a lot and I think Jim is a very nice nickname for James. One of the best names ever, I say. But only as a nickname.

I knew a boy called Jimmy, just Jimmy. It sounded a bit weird at his age so I called him Jim.

Ah, Jim was my grandpa's name! I'm not a huge fan of the sound, but because of him I get an extremely positive vibe from this name. I definitely prefer it to Jimmy.

My given name is James, but prefer being called Jim. James has always reminded me of those old black and white 1940's films, where the butler or chauffeur is called James. Like,"James, Lady Winston and I will take tea in the garden today." or "Home James!" Worse than that, James used for some country bumpkin.

I think it's a nice nickname.

I don't get how this is a nickname for James or why James has a nickname when it's only one syllable.

Boring.

Jim is lovely name, it sounds like "a man of few words and great actions". I highly recommend this name. I do plan to name my first to be son Jim.

I think this is an awful nickname. It sounds like the name of your neighbor or uncle, and I can't imagine someone actually having this as a full name.

Despite my strong hatred for the highly-overrated James, I quite like the nickname Jim. It sounds neighborly and humble. Plus, Jim Carrey is a childhood idol of mine.

Another name that I can't stand. It sounds so strange to my ears. I dislike so much James and all his nicknames like Jim. All of them are so far from the real name in the Bible that is Yaacov, used also in many languages for both Jacob and James.

The name Jim was given to 57 baby boys born in the US in 2012.

I love the nickname Jim for the name James! There are so many things I could say about it. It's strong, manly, and firm. It sounds like a trustworthy man with a sense of humor, someone friendly, very loyal, and kind.

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I knew someone named Jim; a middle aged man who was the pianist in my church. He was very friendly, and funny in a way.

Hahaha, not to be mean, but that comment about Jim sounding like the name of someone you could trust made me laugh a little bit. Because whenever I think of the name Jim, I think of Jim Jones, the leader of the People's Temple who convinced 909 people to kill themselves. He's where the phrase, "Don't drink the Kool-aid." comes from. With an impression like that, I'm not a fan of the name obviously! Stick with James, I say.

I've always liked Jim--a heck of a lot more than Jamie. It's a bit of a dying name; I don't know any kids named Jim, they're all James or Jamie. I don't like that. Jim's a nice name, it sounds cool and I don't really like it when there's a nickname for a name and people use the full name. I don't like kids called Henry (I like Hank and Harry), Thomas (Tom) or Michael (Mike). Jim's a cool name, and I wish that more kids were named it.

My impression of a "Jim" is someone who is handsome and friendly, and a trustworthy person to have as a friend. Loyal and quiet, but with a sense of humor. Responsible, but not without a willingness to be about a little harmless mischief.

Jim definitely sounds like someone you could trust. And if it's a boy, it's way better than Jamie or Jacey--those sound like girls' names.

Jim is a nice name, but it doesn't stand alone. It works well as a nickname though.

I really like it. I think it's better than some of the things you see people naming their kids nowadays. It's simple yet phonetically pleasing.

I don't think of this name as a "yaaaawn...booo-ring" name like some of you. Jim is a cool simple name that reminds me of a nice fit man. It's better than half the names I hear nowadays.

BORIIING...*yawn*

I prefer Jamie or Jacey, Jim sounds lame and too "Amish." Brrr.

Short version of James. A name of confidence. Strong, good willed. Everybody wishes they knew a gentle, kind man called JIM.

It's a lame name.