As a

nickname A nickname, in some circumstances also known as a sobriquet, or informally a "moniker", is an informal substitute for the proper name of a person, place, or thing, used to express affection, playfulness, contempt, or a particular character trait ...

, Jez most commonly is a diminutive form of the given name Jeremy (roughly

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to "Jers" in

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accents), Jezebel, Jeremiah, Jerahmeel, and Jezreel. The Jez nickname can often be extended to form other nicknames, still based on the name Jezreel, such as Jezza or Jezzie. It may refer to:

People with the nickname

* Jez Alborough (born 1959), English writer and illustrator *

Jez Butterworth Jeremy Butterworth (born March 4, 1969) is a British playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He has gained recognition for his unique voice in contemporary theater, often blending themes of myth, folklore, and realism. He has received a T ...

(born 1969), English playwright, screenwriter and director * Jez Coad, English record producer and musician * Jez George (born 1970), English football manager and executive *

Jez Lowe John Gerard "Jez" Lowe (born 14 July 1955) is an English folk singer-songwriter. Lowe was born and raised in County Durham, in a family with Irish roots. He is known primarily for his compositions dealing with daily life in North-East England, ...

(born 1955), English folk singer-songwriter * Jez Moxey (born 1963), English football executive *

Jez Nelson Jeremy Nelson MBE (born 1 April 1964) is a jazz broadcaster and television producer. He is the founder and CEO of media production company Somethin' Else, which in 2021 became part of Sony Music Entertainment. Education Nelson was educated at ...

, British jazz broadcaster and television producer *

Jez San Jeremy Elliott "Jez" San OBE (born 29 March 1966) is an English game programmer and entrepreneur who founded Argonaut Software as a teenager in the 1980s. He is best known for the 1986 Atari ST game ''Starglider'' and helping to design the Su ...

(born 1966), English programmer *

Jez Strode Kajagoogoo ( ) were an English pop band. They are best known for their 1983 hit single "Too Shy", which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, and the top 10 in numerous other countries. History Beginnings (1978–1982) Formed in Leigh ...

(born 1958), English drummer *

Jez Williams Jeremy Francis Williams (born 18 February 1970) is a British musician who is the guitarist/songwriter of Doves. He was born in Manchester, England, and is the twin brother of bandmate Andy and the son of noted modernist architect Desmond W ...

(born 1970), English musician * Jez Wilson (born 1979), English boxer

Fictional characters with the nickname

* Jeremy Usborne, one of the main characters of the British TV series ''Peep Show'' * Jessica Lockhart, a character in ''

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'' series of novels. * Jezz Torrent, lead singer for the fictional band "Love Fist" in '' Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' * Jeremy "Jez" Brockhollow, a badger socialite in '' Dimension 20: Mice and Murder''

People with the nickname

Fictional characters with the nickname

See also