Hamish
Hamish is the Scottish Gaelic form of James, from the Hebrew "Ya'aqov" — meaning supplanter. The name has been used in Scotland since the medieval period. Hamish was rare outside Scotland until the late 20th century. Hamish (the actor Hamish Linklater, born 1976) gave the name a contemporary charge. The "H" opening is gentle, and the "sh" gives it a Scottish quality. Hamish is a male name of Scottish Gaelic origin that means "Supplanter (from James)". Scottish, literary, and friendly. The name sounds distinctive. Hamishes tend to be thoughtful. US outside top 1000. More common in Scotland. Well-known people named Hamish include Hamish (Scottish Gaelic form of James), Hamish Linklater (actor), Hamish (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Hamish include James (root name), Hamey (variant), Ham (short form).