Hymie

Anglicized variation of Chaim

"life"

Hymie Origin and Meaning

The name Hymie is a boy's name.

Hymie is a masculine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Chaim or Hyman, names of Hebrew origin meaning 'life.' Popular among Jewish communities in the early-to-mid 20th century, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, it was commonly used as a familiar form among Ashkenazi Jewish families. Unfortunately, the name later became associated with ethnic stereotypes in some contexts. Usage declined significantly from the 1950s onward as younger generations preferred either the full form Chaim or more mainstream names. Today, Hymie is rarely given as a formal name, though it may still appear as a nickname in some families with strong traditional ties. The name carries connections to Jewish cultural heritage and the deeply significant concept of life in Hebrew tradition.

The name Hymie in Pop Culture

• Nickname for Hyrum name of Karen's baby in the TV show Shameless
• Hymie robot character on TV's "Get Smart"