"Jimmer" meaning in English

See Jimmer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɪmɚ/ [US], /ˈd͡ʒɪmə(ɹ)/ [UK]
Rhymes: -ɪmə(ɹ) Etymology: Diminutive of James. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Jimmer
  1. (North Wisconsin, Yooper) Alternative form of James, usually a diminutive, but also occasionally a given name. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: James, usually a diminutive, but also occasionally a given name Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names

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