Etymology and HistoryJaime is a variant of Jamie, which originated as a Lowland Scots diminutive of James. James itself comes from the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of the Biblical Latin Iacobus, which is derived from the Hebrew Yaʿaqov (see Jacob). As a feminine form, Jaime gained usage independently from the masculine Jaime (the Spanish and Portuguese form of James), though it is pronounced differently—typically as JAY-mee rather than the Spanish HY-may.The name entered English-speaking nomenclature largely through popular culture. The character Jaime Sommers, played by Lindsay Wagner in the television series The Bionic Woman (1976–1978), helped to popularize it as a feminine given name. This association, along with the variant spelling Jaimie, cemented it as a unisex name with a feminine leaning.Cultural and Linguistic ConfusionDespite its similar appearance, the spelling Jaime is sometimes given in reference to the French phrase j'aime meaning "I love" (pronounced zhem), though the English pronunciation differs significantly. This has led to occasional confusion, but the name's primary recognition in English comes from the character and its kinship to Jamie. Other variant spellings include Jamey, Jami, and Jayme.Meaning: originallyLowlands Scottish feminine diminutive of Jacob, or referencing the phrase "I love" (alternate interpretation)Origin: English, derived via Jamie from JamesType: Feminine unisex given nameUsage regions: English-speaking countries