Jaime

Jaime is a masculine given name commonly used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It is the Spanish form of James, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Ya’akov (Jacob). Through Latin Jacobus and Old French Jacques, the name took various forms across Europe, with Jaime evolving in the Iberian Peninsula.

In modern use, Jaime is prevalent in many Spanish-speaking countries and in Portugal, where it functions as a standard given name. It is typically used for males and has several informal nicknames or diminutives in everyday speech, such as Jaimito.

Notable bearers of the name include Jaime Bayly, a Peruvian writer and television host; Jaime Escalante, a Bolivian-American educator who inspired the film Stand and Deliver; Jaime Rosales, a Spanish filmmaker; and Jaime Jarrín, the Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In popular culture, Jaime Lannister is a central character in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. The name appears in various literary and media works, reflecting its enduring use across Spanish-speaking regions and among diverse communities.