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Jamie

Pronunciation: JAY-mee (key)

Origin of the name Jamie:

Originally a pet form of James (supplanting, seizing by the heel), Jamie is commonly bestowed as an independent given name. Var: Jaimey, Jaimie, Jamey.

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This is my 6 year-old son's name and it fits him perfectly - he's sweet, smart, and funny!

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Jamie Deen, son of cook Paula Deen and frequent guest on her Food Network shows; has starred in shows of his own as well.

Jamie Hyneman, star of The Discovery Channel show "Mythbusters."

Jamie Bell, actor, probably most well-known for his role as Billy Elliot in the film of the same name

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Jamie Alexander Malcom Mackenzie Fraser, protagonist in Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series

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