Is Jamie a weird name for a male?

Question

I've always wanted to name my son Jamie, but i wouldn't want him to be ridiculed or anything any opinions?

Answer 1

I prefer James.

He could either go by Jimmy or Jamie.

I do think Jamie is a bit feminine for a boy...IF it were his given name.

But James is strong and masculine =)

Also, we he gets older, he'll get to pick what he wants to be called. Give him some options!

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Answer 2

Weird Male Names

Answer 3

Jamie is a masculine boy's nickname, so no it's not weird to name your son Jamie. Although James with the nickname Jamie would be much better for when he's an adult.



If anything is weird, it's people who give the masculine Jamie to their daughters.

Answer 4

I think about 30 years ago it was strictly a boys name, about 20 years ago it started becoming a unisex name, and nowadays it's definitely a unisex name. So be prepared that your boy Jamie might be sitting in the same classroom with a girl named Jamie.

What about name your son James or Jamison (or even BenJAMIn I suppose), and nickname him Jamie?

Answer 5

I think it's a boy's name! I'm actually naming my son James, and we'll call him Jamey when he's little. I've always found Jamie a masculine sounding name. I would suggest doing the same as me, and naming him James. That will minimize any confusion about his gender, and give him choices if he ends up being more of a Jim sort of guy (although I hate the nickname Jim!)

Answer 6

I love the name Jamie for a boy or a girl. i want to name my son Jamie also! If your worried about it you could always name him James and call him Jamie, but if i were u i wuold def go with Jamie!

Answer 7

I have a friend named Jamie, and she's a girl, so I think it works better as a girls' name but it can also be really cute as a boys' name when he's little. Name him James, and as a baby you can call him Jamie, but maybe as he gets older he'll decide he likes James more, or maybe he'll grow into Jamie.

Answer 8

Jamie is a unisex name and can be used for a boy or a girl. I dated a guy named Jamie and didn't think anything of it.

Answer 9

Jamie is a cool name for a boy and also a girl like Jamie-lee for instance!

Answer 10

In the 70's and 80's there was a huge push to name boys 'Jamie'. Those kids would now be in their 20s and 30s and I know some have now decided to call themselves 'James' which is more suitable for guys in business etc - not so 'cutesy' and more professional.



Why not call him James formally and you call him Jamie?



James is a lovely classy name.

Answer 11

no i think its better as a boys name

i knew like 3 kids named jamie all of them boys

i had never even heard of a girl named jamie untill i started watching that jamie-lynn spears show

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Answer 12

Jamie is actually a boys name, only recently did it start being a girl's name too.



Jamie would not be ridiculed.



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Answer 13

Absolutely not. I think it is perfectly normal for a guy to be named Jamie.

Answer 14

Nope. I know three guys named Jamie

Answer 15

Jamie's a unisex name honestly. It's usually used more for guys though.



If you're scared of him being ridiculed, name him James and his nickname can be Jamie.

Answer 16

It's not wierd. I don't particularly like it. But I know plenty of males named Jamie.

Answer 17

Well, I've known quite a few boys named Jamie, but I also know girls.

I would say its a unisex name...

Answer 18

Not at all. Jamie is a fine name.

Answer 19

Jamie has become so popular as a female name. i would name him James or Jamison and nickname him Jamie.

Answer 20

no it is not a weird name for a male



it is just a nickname for James



Alot of people use jamie as a name

Answer 21

I think Jamie is a boys name!

Answer 22

Kind of. First of all, it's seems very feminine to me. Also, it seems more like a nick name, so you're son will have to answer "No, it's JUST Jamie" for the rest of his life.

Answer 23

I think spelling it a unique way would make it seem more like his own name and he wouldnt get ridiculed. When you see the name Jamie you wonder if it is a boy or girl but if you spelled it like Jayme or Jaimie maybe it would be easier to tell and not only that but he can have the confidence knowing he has his OWN name. Overall i dont think he would get ridiculed for his name being Jamie

Answer 24

To me, Jamie is definately a masculine name, and I actually find it a strange name for girls!

It's one of my favourite names, definately. It's really cute, but can suit a guy of all ages I think.



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Answer 25

Truthfully when i think of the name Jamie i think of a girl.

Answer 26

no i definitely think its a male name



i think jamey is a better spelling for a boy but either way, id prefer jamie for a boys name anyday

Answer 27

Jamie is an unisex name. It is nice nice on a boy or girl.



Guys named Jamie:



Jamie Kennedy (American comedian, actor)

Jamie Foxx (American musician, actor')

Jamie Farr (American actor)

Answer 28

jamies cute for a boy i think its cuter for a girl but its a cute name for a boy also.



my friend with me says its cuter for a boy then a girl.

Answer 29

It is a unisex name, but why not give him a stronger male name and use that as a middle name.

Answer 30

It is okay as a nickname for James but as a full name it is a bit girly.

Answer 31

i love that name for a boy, it could also be a nick name for james

Answer 32

I have heard it on several males and females. I personally wouldn't use it on a boy.

Answer 33

no there are 2 jamies i know, they are nice kids but people think they are girl......... do not name your son jamie or you will have to go through that story................................ DON'T : - )

Answer 34

Too feminine.

Answer 35

it my cousins name and he's a boy

Answer 36

well not really but when i hear it i think of a girls name but thats just me:)

Answer 37

a little feminuine

Answer 38

No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please don't name your son that. Everyone will pick on him. Its a girls name!