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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. Maury96%
  2. Dwane95%
  3. Chip95%
  4. Kenney95%
  5. Sal95%
  6. Davey93%
  7. Rollie92%
  8. Roby92%
  9. Kevan91%
  10. Timmie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus56%
  2. Rolf59%
  3. Rock61%
  4. Flint62%
  5. Cleve63%
  6. Gaylon65%
  7. Franz65%
  8. Garold65%
  9. Geary65%
  10. Darel66%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Roddy96%
  3. Kenney96%
  4. Dwane96%
  5. Sal96%
  6. Dwaine96%
  7. Chip96%
  8. Wardell94%
  9. Kirt94%
  10. Duwayne94%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint57%
  2. Rand61%
  3. Cleve64%
  4. Rolf64%
  5. Geary65%
  6. Sid66%
  7. Rance66%
  8. Rudolfo67%
  9. Butch68%
  10. Len69%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Les93%
  2. Woody93%
  3. Garold93%
  4. Cleophus93%
  5. Pernell92%
  6. Stafford91%
  7. Sanders91%
  8. Kennth91%
  9. Randel91%
  10. Dwaine91%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard42%
  2. Flint48%
  3. Brion49%
  4. Rudolfo49%
  5. Blane51%
  6. Rance52%
  7. Sid53%
  8. Rand53%
  9. Rich53%
  10. Franz55%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Maury96%
  2. Rollie96%
  3. Timmie96%
  4. Davey96%
  5. Roddy96%
  6. Kevan96%
  7. Wayde96%
  8. Davy96%
  9. Roby96%
  10. Sal96%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus58%
  2. Les60%
  3. Faron60%
  4. Len60%
  5. Rock60%
  6. Lenwood60%
  7. Rolf60%
  8. Geary63%
  9. Cleve63%
  10. Brien65%
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