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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. Christy94%
  2. Yolanda94%
  3. Carrie90%
  4. Veronica90%
  5. Wendy89%
  6. Jill86%
  7. Tracey85%
  8. Monica84%
  9. Rhonda84%
  10. Melanie82%

Bottom 10

  1. Jennifer59%
  2. Tonya64%
  3. April67%
  4. Heather67%
  5. Dawn68%
  6. Amy68%
  7. Nina72%
  8. Lisa72%
  9. Michelle73%
  10. Gina73%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Christy95%
  2. Veronica91%
  3. Yolanda91%
  4. Wendy87%
  5. Stacey87%
  6. Monica87%
  7. Carrie85%
  8. Rhonda84%
  9. Tonya84%
  10. Kimberly83%

Bottom 10

  1. Jennifer61%
  2. April65%
  3. Dawn69%
  4. Katrina69%
  5. Heather71%
  6. Tara71%
  7. Deanna71%
  8. Melinda71%
  9. Nina71%
  10. Tina72%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Tonya93%
  2. Michelle91%
  3. Michele91%
  4. Angela87%
  5. Melanie82%
  6. Lisa82%
  7. Heidi81%
  8. Wendy78%
  9. Stacey78%
  10. Amy77%

Bottom 10

  1. Gina46%
  2. Tina46%
  3. Tamara46%
  4. Tara47%
  5. Jennifer50%
  6. Tanya53%
  7. Jill56%
  8. Deanna56%
  9. Monica56%
  10. Nina57%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Carrie96%
  2. Veronica96%
  3. Tracey96%
  4. Wendy96%
  5. Christy96%
  6. Kimberly96%
  7. Yolanda96%
  8. Monica95%
  9. Rhonda95%
  10. Tina91%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya56%
  2. Katrina68%
  3. Michelle69%
  4. Michele69%
  5. Deanna71%
  6. Lisa76%
  7. Amy77%
  8. Stacey79%
  9. Angela81%
  10. April82%
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