Name Meaning & Origin
"Michael A"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Michael A. James, known professionally as Michael Jayston, was an English actor. He played Nicholas II of Russia in the film Nicholas and Alexandra (1971). He also made many television appearances, which included portraying Peter Guillam in the miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979), playing the Valeyard in all fourteen episodes of the Doctor Who serial The Trial of a Time Lord (1986), and appearing in the Only Fools and Horses episode "Time on Our Hands" (1996) as Raquel's father, James.
Michael A. James, known professionally as Michael Jayston, was an English actor. He played Nicholas II of Russia in the film Nicholas and Alexandra (1971). He also made many television appearances, which included portraying Peter Guillam in the miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979), playing the Valeyard in all fourteen episodes of the Doctor Who serial The Trial of a Time Lord (1986), and appearing in the Only Fools and Horses episode "Time on Our Hands" (1996) as Raquel's father, James.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Jayston" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Michael A".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~226 people named Jayston in the US. Peaked in 2010 with 16 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Jayston is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 7.
Jayston is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 226 people in the United States are named Jayston. The name peaked in 2010 with 16 recorded uses.
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