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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. Jenny93%
  2. Mindy93%
  3. Tasha91%
  4. Kelli90%
  5. Janelle90%
  6. Leanne89%
  7. Raquel88%
  8. Ericka88%
  9. Latonya88%
  10. Leticia87%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi50%
  2. Misty56%
  3. Greta58%
  4. Dena58%
  5. Gretchen58%
  6. Chasity62%
  7. Charity63%
  8. Alisa63%
  9. Kristy67%
  10. Kristie67%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Mindy96%
  2. Yvette94%
  3. Marcy90%
  4. Leanne89%
  5. Latonya88%
  6. Tamika88%
  7. Kelli88%
  8. Raquel88%
  9. Monique87%
  10. Stacie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique51%
  2. Alisa57%
  3. Jolene59%
  4. Misty59%
  5. Shauna61%
  6. Shawna61%
  7. Charity62%
  8. Candy63%
  9. Dena66%
  10. Bobbi67%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Nikki93%
  2. Jami93%
  3. Kristine90%
  4. Kristy90%
  5. Kristi90%
  6. Kristie90%
  7. Bobbi89%
  8. Angelia87%
  9. Monique86%
  10. Marcy83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ronda43%
  2. Kenya47%
  3. Raquel49%
  4. Shanna50%
  5. Kimberley51%
  6. Keisha55%
  7. Alisa55%
  8. Misty55%
  9. Ericka56%
  10. Meredith56%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Raquel96%
  2. Tasha96%
  3. Kelli96%
  4. Leticia96%
  5. Keri96%
  6. Lorena96%
  7. Christie96%
  8. Janelle96%
  9. Jenifer96%
  10. Jenny96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Karin63%
  3. Shauna65%
  4. Shawna65%
  5. Nikki67%
  6. Dena67%
  7. Gretchen68%
  8. Kari68%
  9. Greta68%
  10. Trina68%
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