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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. Jamee96%
  2. Bets96%
  3. Bett96%
  4. Jeni96%
  5. Tamisha95%
  6. Shavon95%
  7. Niesha95%
  8. Catty95%
  9. Josalyn95%
  10. Shanita95%

Bottom 10

  1. Tut42%
  2. Roo42%
  3. Ru42%
  4. Ruthy42%
  5. Drea44%
  6. Aggie48%
  7. Iny48%
  8. Agnou48%
  9. Basia48%
  10. Arwen48%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Krissy96%
  2. Lawanna96%
  3. Jenniffer96%
  4. Dinny96%
  5. Karah96%
  6. Betsey96%
  7. Min96%
  8. Beckie96%
  9. Mellisa96%
  10. Katie-Kate96%

Bottom 10

  1. Heav45%
  2. Heavie45%
  3. Louna46%
  4. Luni46%
  5. Arwen47%
  6. Heavenly48%
  7. Simi50%
  8. Mal50%
  9. Lodi50%
  10. Lique51%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Louvenia96%
  2. Pearle96%
  3. Fredia96%
  4. Oneida96%
  5. Séni96%
  6. Georgine96%
  7. Merlene96%
  8. Jeraldine96%
  9. Rine96%
  10. Sere96%

Bottom 10

  1. Crystalina42%
  2. Arry42%
  3. Dada42%
  4. Wandzia42%
  5. Diamonda42%
  6. Scar42%
  7. Gloriana42%
  8. Crys42%
  9. Vanita42%
  10. Maxou42%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Lizet96%
  2. Salley96%
  3. Moe96%
  4. Tanika96%
  5. Jennybee96%
  6. Ci96%
  7. Winny96%
  8. Laquisha96%
  9. Catty96%
  10. Ju96%

Bottom 10

  1. Drea42%
  2. Hildegarde42%
  3. Con42%
  4. Connie-Bee42%
  5. Ruthy42%
  6. Iny42%
  7. Roo42%
  8. Ru42%
  9. Nénès42%
  10. Zee42%
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