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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. Gennie92%
  2. Betsey88%
  3. Dorine88%
  4. Hedy87%
  5. Libbie87%
  6. Tennie87%
  7. Mellie86%
  8. Joye85%
  9. Bell85%
  10. Bobbye85%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde48%
  2. Sibyl49%
  3. Verlie52%
  4. Irena54%
  5. Altha55%
  6. Armida55%
  7. Delphia56%
  8. Waneta58%
  9. Velia59%
  10. Genoveva59%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Betsey96%
  2. Retta92%
  3. Tennie91%
  4. Louvenia91%
  5. Hedy91%
  6. Alvera91%
  7. Charolette91%
  8. Reatha91%
  9. Mammie90%
  10. Ludie90%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda54%
  2. Sibyl54%
  3. Armida54%
  4. Neoma56%
  5. Leda58%
  6. Venice59%
  7. Sigrid60%
  8. Santa60%
  9. Zita60%
  10. Josefa60%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Louvenia96%
  2. Pearle96%
  3. Oneida96%
  4. Merlene96%
  5. Jeraldine96%
  6. Evelyne95%
  7. Palma95%
  8. Loma93%
  9. Elna93%
  10. Willene93%

Bottom 10

  1. Vashti42%
  2. Armida42%
  3. Arla44%
  4. Zetta48%
  5. Felipa48%
  6. Zenobia49%
  7. Queenie49%
  8. Laverna52%
  9. Thora52%
  10. Viva53%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Gennie96%
  2. Betsey96%
  3. Joye95%
  4. Vincenza95%
  5. Mellie95%
  6. Bell94%
  7. Dorine94%
  8. Jettie94%
  9. Ailene92%
  10. Libbie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde42%
  2. Sigrid53%
  3. Irena53%
  4. Genoveva54%
  5. Altha58%
  6. Verlie59%
  7. Zita60%
  8. Alverta60%
  9. Amparo60%
  10. Santa60%
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