The name James Milne (or Jimmy Milne) refers to several notable historical and contemporary figures across a wide range of disciplines, including science, academia, music, sports, and public service. Among the academic and scientific figures are the New Zealand mathematician James Milne (born 1942), the Scottish physicist James Robert Milne (died 1961), and James M. Milne (1850–1903), who served as the principal of the State University of New York at Oneonta.
In the field of music, James Milne is recognized as a solo artist and bassist for the band Okkervil River, performing under the pseudonym Lawrence Arabia, and has also played bass for the band Cornershop. Additionally, the name is shared by several prominent athletes, such as New Zealand cricketer James Milne (born 1961), American high jumper James Milne, and Scottish footballer Jimmy Milne (1911–1997), as well as political and civic figures like Vermont businessman James F. Milne and Scottish trade unionist Jimmy Milne.
