From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Iacomus, an evolution of Iacobus which is from the Ecclesiastic Iakōbos, a cognate of the Hebrew Yaakov. The name has its root in ya`aqob (supplanting, seizing by the heel). Some say Iacomus arises from an error in the transcription of manuscripts from the Greek to the Latin by an early
monk.
Short: Jim. Pet:
Jamie, Jimmy.
In the modern
day English Jimmy can be referred to someone who cannot
help but tell everyone about his new and recent purchases to anyone who will listen (or not). Jimmy's are known for there mild mannered personalities which makes them very
good at being used.
It is common to find them around agricultural areas mucking out stables, tending to chickens or walking their pets.
They have been known to
clock watch when with other males due to always feeling as if they should be doing something else other than enjoying themselves.
Alan: Hey Jimmy what are you up to
today, wanna hang out?
Jimmy: No can do I am afraid I have to muck out the horses and then walk the
dogs. There's just not enough hours in the
day to enjoy myself.
Alan: Classic Jimmy, see you around i suppose then...