James
The meaning of James is 'of the heel'. The name James is taken from the name Jacob, which in turn is derived from the Hebrew name ‘Yaakov’. 'Yaakov' finds its origin in the word ‘akev’, which means ‘at the heel’. Jacob also has biblical roots and is derived from Jacomus, a Latin word meaning ‘may the Almighty protect’ and was the name of two of Jesus' apostles. When Elizabeth I died in 1603 without an heir, James VI inherited the English throne, increasing the popularity of the name. James Bond is a fictional English spy, an international man of mystery and one of the most beloved characters in film history. There have been many famous actors with the name, including James Dean, James McAvoy and James Earl Jones, whose voice features as Mufasa in Lion King and Darth Vader in Star Wars. James has been in the top twenty boys' names in the US for many years and is currently sitting in 14th position.
Gender
Girl
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
supplanter
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
J is for jubilant, the upbeat you!
A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.
M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.
E is for excite, your spirit is catching!
S is for secret, that you can certainly keep.
Lucky
James lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named James
- Anouk James Christiansen, British Child Actress and Model, known for The Glass Room and The Irregulars
James in Pop Culture
- October "Toby" Daye main character in novels by Seanan McGuire
- Toby Bishop character in movie "Not Forgotten"
- Toby Hamee character in the Animorphs books by K. A. Applegate
- Tita De La Garza the main character in "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel
