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Jac

Unisex Name day: February 8
Jac is a short form of Jackie: on birth records it is written Jackie (169,448 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Jackie page. Also a short form of Jaclyn, Jacque, Jacalyn.
Origin: Hebrew (English diminutive). Meaning: 'God is gracious' (via John).
Pet form of Jack, itself from John via Middle English Jankin, ultimately Hebrew Yohanan.

Name day for Jac

February 8

Why this day? Jac is a short form of Jackie, and shares its name day.

Jac is celebrated in France on May 3; the United States on February 8.

The story of the name Jac

Jac is a short form of Jackie. It keeps its origin (Hebrew (English diminutive)) and meaning — 'God is gracious' (via John), and shares its name day, February 8.

On birth records, Jac is rarely written as such: the Jacs are Jackies (169,448 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Jackie page. Jac is also a short form of Jaclyn, Jacque, Jacalyn.

Frequently asked questions about Jac

What does Jac mean?

Jac is a short form of Jackie, which means 'God is gracious' (via John).

When is Jac's name day?

February 8, together with Jackie: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Jac a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Jackie.

Jac's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Cathy95%
  2. Rita93%
  3. Charlene91%
  4. Marsha90%
  5. Carolyn90%
  6. Carol90%
  7. Colleen90%
  8. Marcia90%
  9. Valerie90%
  10. Laurie90%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara48%
  2. Theresa49%
  3. Teresa49%
  4. Terri49%
  5. Martha50%
  6. Roberta50%
  7. Connie53%
  8. Constance53%
  9. Ann58%
  10. Anne58%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Penny95%
  2. Cathy92%
  3. Colleen91%
  4. Laurie91%
  5. Janet90%
  6. Nancy89%
  7. Donna89%
  8. Gloria89%
  9. Sally89%
  10. Valerie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody50%
  2. Marilyn50%
  3. Barbara58%
  4. Ann59%
  5. Anne59%
  6. Jo61%
  7. Janice61%
  8. Jeanne61%
  9. Jane61%
  10. Pamela65%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Maria95%
  2. Jacqueline93%
  3. Glenda91%
  4. Rosemary90%
  5. Christine90%
  6. Annette90%
  7. Roberta89%
  8. Barbara89%
  9. Denise86%
  10. Teresa86%

Bottom 10

  1. Gloria42%
  2. Wanda42%
  3. Carla42%
  4. Marilyn44%
  5. Rita45%
  6. Vicki46%
  7. Vickie46%
  8. Georgia47%
  9. Cynthia48%
  10. Regina49%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Peggy96%
  2. Valerie96%
  3. Rita96%
  4. Maureen96%
  5. Cathy96%
  6. Sally96%
  7. Sandra96%
  8. Carol96%
  9. Marcia96%
  10. Charlene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Roberta42%
  2. Connie42%
  3. Martha42%
  4. Constance42%
  5. Barbara45%
  6. Ann50%
  7. Anne50%
  8. Theresa53%
  9. Teresa53%
  10. Terri53%
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