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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. Jana94%
  2. Winnie93%
  3. Fannie93%
  4. Jenny93%
  5. Mindy93%
  6. Daniela93%
  7. Paulette92%
  8. Shelly92%
  9. Matilda91%
  10. Tasha91%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez48%
  3. Teri49%
  4. Therese49%
  5. Bernadine50%
  6. Celeste50%
  7. Bobbi50%
  8. Luna50%
  9. Beulah52%
  10. Elva52%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Paulette96%
  2. Mindy96%
  3. Penelope95%
  4. Olive95%
  5. Yvette94%
  6. Camilla92%
  7. Rosetta92%
  8. Jana91%
  9. Jeannette90%
  10. Marcy90%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven45%
  2. Luna46%
  3. Simone50%
  4. Iris51%
  5. Raven51%
  6. Yesenia51%
  7. Angelique51%
  8. Aria52%
  9. Celeste52%
  10. Genesis53%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Serena96%
  2. Mamie95%
  3. Mollie95%
  4. Freda95%
  5. Polly95%
  6. Maritza95%
  7. Alberta94%
  8. Nikki93%
  9. Jacquelyn93%
  10. Ernestine93%

Bottom 10

  1. Londyn42%
  2. Diamond42%
  3. Genesis42%
  4. Scarlett42%
  5. Nova42%
  6. Kali42%
  7. Khloe43%
  8. Keira43%
  9. Ronda43%
  10. Britney43%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Lorie96%
  2. Daniela96%
  3. Raquel96%
  4. Winnie96%
  5. Emilee96%
  6. Jana96%
  7. Ellie96%
  8. Fannie96%
  9. Alyson96%
  10. Tasha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Simone43%
  5. Alberta46%
  6. Jillian47%
  7. Trudy51%
  8. Ramona52%
  9. Hilda53%
  10. Therese53%
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