| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɛmi/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "He may/will/shall follow/heed/seize by the heel/watch/guard/protect”, "Supplanter/Assailant", "May God protect" or "May he protect" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Jimmy, James, Jim |
Jemmy is a male (seldom female) given name. It is a diminutive form of the given name James.
Although popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, the name has generally fallen into disuse, with its close relative Jimmy being the preferred option.