James
Meaning
English form of the Late Latin name Iacomus, a variant of the Biblical Latin form Iacobus, from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (see Jacob). This was the name of two apostles in the New Testament. The first was Saint James the Greater, the apostle John's brother, who was beheaded under Herod Agrippa in the Book of Acts. The second was James the Lesser, son of Alphaeus. Another James (known as James the Just) is also mentioned in the Bible as being the brother of Jesus.This name has been used in England since the 13th century, though it became more common in Scotland where it was borne by several kings. In the 17th century the Scottish king James VI inherited the English throne, becoming the first ruler of all Britain, and the name grew much more popular. In American name statistics (recorded since 1880) this name has never been out of the top 20, making it arguably the era's most consistently popular name. It was the top ranked name for boys in the United States from 1940 to 1952.Famous bearers include the English explorer Captain James Cook (1728-1779), the Scottish inventor James Watt (1736-1819), and the Irish novelist and poet James Joyce (1882-1941). This name has also been borne by six American presidents. A notable fictional bearer is the British spy James Bond, created by author Ian Fleming.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/dʒeɪmz/
Traits associated with the name James:
Dogs named James tend to be brave, loving, industrious, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named James?
Naming your dog James may suggest that you have a fondness for traditional names, or that you have a special connection to the name. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of loyalty and commitment, as James is a name often associated with loyalty and dedication.
Is James a good dog name?
James is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. James isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
James is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
James was, in the past month, the 2060th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2024, James is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, James was viewed 67 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows James's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
James is most adored in Delaware, Nebraska and New York.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Arizona and Ohio.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name James.
Famous dogs named James:
A dog named James featured in the television show Dr. Ha-Ha.
James is found in these categories:
preppy
Hails from elite Ivy League charm and classic British royal lineage.
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