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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. Declan96%
  2. Jameson94%
  3. Emiliano92%
  4. Beau92%
  5. Tobias90%
  6. Simon90%
  7. Alonzo89%
  8. Santiago89%
  9. Maximus89%
  10. Matteo89%

Bottom 10

  1. Royce53%
  2. Holden54%
  3. Sterling55%
  4. Zayden56%
  5. King57%
  6. Maverick59%
  7. Ryker60%
  8. August61%
  9. Jaxson62%
  10. Lane62%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Declan96%
  2. Emiliano92%
  3. Jameson92%
  4. Matteo91%
  5. Maximus91%
  6. Milo91%
  7. Felix89%
  8. Tucker89%
  9. Tobias88%
  10. Alonzo88%

Bottom 10

  1. Holden48%
  2. Maverick49%
  3. King57%
  4. Moses61%
  5. Zayden62%
  6. Ryker62%
  7. Sterling64%
  8. Ryder64%
  9. Royce64%
  10. Maddox65%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Abel90%
  2. Jude88%
  3. Solomon85%
  4. Bennett84%
  5. Jameson81%
  6. Emmett81%
  7. Graham80%
  8. Simon78%
  9. Clark78%
  10. Beau77%

Bottom 10

  1. Jase42%
  2. Zayden42%
  3. Kyler42%
  4. Axel42%
  5. Maverick42%
  6. Zander42%
  7. Kendrick42%
  8. Xander42%
  9. Cash42%
  10. King42%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Declan96%
  2. Rhett96%
  3. Emiliano96%
  4. Beau96%
  5. Emilio96%
  6. Matteo96%
  7. Corbin96%
  8. Maximus96%
  9. Santiago95%
  10. Jase95%

Bottom 10

  1. Moses58%
  2. Abel59%
  3. August59%
  4. Solomon62%
  5. Bennett65%
  6. Sterling66%
  7. Royce66%
  8. Titus67%
  9. Ezekiel68%
  10. Greyson68%
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