Nicknames For James
Are you looking for the best nicknames for James that are cute and cool?
Well, you’re in luck, as we have some great nicknames for the name James to inspire you!
James is a Hebrew name that means “supplanter” or “the one who follows”. James was a popular name in New Testament times, two of the most famous being James, the brother of Jesus, and James one of the 12 Disciples.
James is the most popular name for the past 100 years (meaning there are more boys named James over the past 100 years than any other name). Currently it ranks in the top 10 names. James as a girls name is not as popular but has gain a lot more attention in recent years, since Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds chose the name James for their eldest daughter in 2014 (after his late father).
The popularity of James is easy to see. Names with strong meanings and abundant history are always winners!
As too are James nicknames!
So, to help you find a James nickname you’ll love, here you’ll find the best cute nicknames for James, funny nicknames for James, cool nicknames for James, and even famous people named James!
And if you love these James nick names, make sure to check out these nicknames for Andrew, nicknames for Noah, and nicknames for Daniel! Or any of these great Biblical boy names.

Best Nicknames For James
- Ames
- Jam
- Aymes
- Jame
- Big J
- Jameith
- Big Jim
- Jameson
- Big Jimmy
- Jamesy
- Gemma
- Jamey
- Giacomina
- Jamie
- Giacomo
- Jamies
- Jade
- Jaume
- Jae
- Jaumet
- Jago
- Jemmy
- Jaim
- Jemo
- Jaime
- Johan
- Jaimo
- Jon
- Jakab
- Shane
- Jakov
- Shawn
- Jakub
- Shay

Cute Nicknames For James
- Jambolise
- Jay-Jay
- James Bo
- Jay-Mo
- James Bond 007
- Jayd
- James Boy
- Jaylee
- James Go
- Jimi
- James Jazzster
- Jimie
- Jamesetta
- Jimmer
- Jamesie
- Jimmie
- Jamesina
- Jimmney cricket
- Jamo
- Jimmy
- Jamon
- Jimmy-Boy
- Jams
- JJ
- Jamsie
- Jmaie
- Jamster Hamster
- Jmess
- Jay
- Jmess Bond
- Jay Jay
- Little James
- Jay Man
- Mr Bond
- Jay Mo
- Seamus

Funny Nicknames For James
- Agent Bond
- Jayma
- Bond
- Jesse James
- Diego
- Jim Bo
- Jam-Zee
- Jim Bob
- Jambalaya
- Jimothan
- Jambo
- Jimps
- Jamboree
- Jims
- Jamilla
- Jimtastic
- Jammy Bond
- OO7
- Jammy Boy
- Shimmer Jimmer
- Jaques
- Yago
- Jas

Cool Nicknames For James
- Double-O
- Jammy
- Double-O 7
- Jamus
- Hemi
- Jan
- Hemu
- Jass
- J
- Jayman
- J-Man
- Jaymes
- Jace
- JBay
- Jaci
- Jem
- Jackie
- Jim
- Jake
- Jim Bond
- Jakes
- Jim Jam
- Jakey
- Jimale
- Jakie Bnd
- Jimbo
- Jamai
- Jimee James
- James Arthur
- Jonnie
- Jamison
- Juan
- Jammer
- Jumblat
- Jamms

Famous People Named James
- James Arthur (English singer and songwriter)
- James Bond (Fictional, character from James Bond films and books)
- James Cameron (American director)
- James Cook (British navigator/explorer)
- James Dean (American actor)
- James Franco (American actor)
- James Garner (American actor, producer, and voice artist)
- James Harden (American professional baseball player)
- James I (King of Aragon and often called “Jaime the Conqueror” (1208-1276))
- James II (King of Aragon, known as “Jaime the Just” (1267-1327))
- James Ingram Merrill (American poet)
- James John Grant (World War 1 Flying Ace)
- James Lannister (Fictional, character from “Game of Thrones)
- James McAvoy (Scottish actor)
- James McCoy (Fictional, character from original “Star Trek”)
- James Potter (fictional, character from Harry Potter series)
- James Rodríguez (Colombian professional footballer)
- James (Biblical, the brother of Jesus)
- James (Biblical, one of the 12 Disciples)
Final Thoughts On James Nicknames
Finding the perfect nickname is never easy but we hope we were able to help inspire you to find a nickname that you love!
And if you’re still looking for more great nicknames, try these nicknames for Oliver, nicknames for Alexander, nicknames for Dylan, and nicknames for boys for more inspiration!
