Jake

See also: jake and jakë

English

Etymology

Originally a medieval variant of Jack, derived from John; today also used as a diminutive form of Jacob and James.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d͡ʒeɪk/
• Rhymes: -eɪk

Proper noun

Jake (plural Jakes)

1. A male given name.
   • 1927 Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises, Chapter III:

     Brett smiled at him. "I've promised to dance this with Jacob," she laughed. "You've a hell of a biblical name, Jake."

   • 1985 Ed McBain: Snow White and Rose Red: page 10:

     Her attendant - Jake, she had called him, which seemed an appropriate name for a redheaded, no-neck redneck with the muscles of a dedicated weight lifter - - -