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Jimmy Mattern

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Given Name
Jimmy
Surname
Mattern

The Name Jimmy

Origin
English
Meaning
A diminutive of James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter.'
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The Mattern Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
Possibly derived from a German personal name or occupational term, or from a place name.
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