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Hamish

HAM-ish

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Scottish Gaelic form of James, meaning 'he who supplants.' Popular in Scotland and gaining international recognition for its spirited, earthy charm.”

Popularity Over Time

Hamish US popularity rank over timeRank 11052 in 2005 to rank 4173 in 2017. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#4173#7613#11052198120002024

Hamish is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Scottish Gaelic

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Ham

Style

StrongPlayfulClassicBold

Famous Bearers

  • Hamish MacBeth (fictional detective)
  • Hamish Linklater (actor)

Collections

Works Everywhere → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Darcy

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Finnegan

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Rafferty

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in Scottish culture; gaining international appeal.

People Also Ask

Scottish Gaelic form of James, meaning 'he who supplants.' Popular in Scotland and gaining international recognition for its spirited, earthy charm.

Hamish is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Hamish include Ham.

Names that pair beautifully with Hamish include Darcy, Cormac, Finnegan, Rafferty.