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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. Cathie96%
  2. Saundra94%
  3. Roseanne94%
  4. Liz93%
  5. Coleen93%
  6. Teena93%
  7. Judi93%
  8. Meg93%
  9. Fran93%
  10. Juliann92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lourdes48%
  2. Terrie49%
  3. Deidre52%
  4. Moira53%
  5. Twila55%
  6. Nan56%
  7. Deirdre57%
  8. Alfreda57%
  9. Roslyn60%
  10. Mari62%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Teena96%
  2. Georgette96%
  3. Roseanne96%
  4. Janey96%
  5. Cathie96%
  6. Meg94%
  7. Fran94%
  8. Judi94%
  9. Vickey93%
  10. Pennie93%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira48%
  2. Deidre55%
  3. Melodie56%
  4. Caryl57%
  5. Venus57%
  6. Joycelyn57%
  7. Louann60%
  8. Jeanie61%
  9. Aleta61%
  10. Twila62%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Suzan96%
  2. Bernita96%
  3. Diann96%
  4. Deann96%
  5. Noreen96%
  6. Maryellen96%
  7. Sharyn96%
  8. Mari95%
  9. Evonne95%
  10. Mariann94%

Bottom 10

  1. Roxane42%
  2. Madonna42%
  3. Zina46%
  4. Roxann48%
  5. Caryl49%
  6. Lynnette51%
  7. Laureen51%
  8. Carleen53%
  9. Gilda53%
  10. Terese55%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Judi96%
  2. Debby96%
  3. Peggie96%
  4. Laureen96%
  5. Fran96%
  6. Roseanne96%
  7. Teena96%
  8. Pennie96%
  9. Meg96%
  10. Sheree96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda46%
  2. Terrie53%
  3. Lourdes56%
  4. Kaye60%
  5. Moira62%
  6. Jeanie65%
  7. Marta65%
  8. Twila65%
  9. Freida66%
  10. Tena66%
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