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- ↑ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Jamie". Behind the Name. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ↑ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Jacob" . Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Jamie". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
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