Hamish Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Hamish means supplanter. From the Gaelic vocative Sheumais, a form of James, meaning supplanter

Hamish is an anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic vocative Sheumais, a form of Seumas, which is the Gaelic form of James. Behind that lies the Hebrew Yaakov, usually taken to mean supplanter. The name was popular in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands, and it has long been associated with Scottish tradition, partly because of the fictional Hamish Macbeth of mystery novels. In recent years it has also found a place in New Zealand and Australia. It is an affectionate, warm name with a friendly rhythm and a decidedly Scottish character.

Variants of Hamish

SeumasSheumaisHamisHamisch

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