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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. Jeremy86%
  2. Mario85%
  3. Wesley85%
  4. Brian81%
  5. Jason78%
  6. Troy76%
  7. Darren76%
  8. Brent74%
  9. Bradley74%
  10. Scott74%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane44%
  2. Shawn44%
  3. Chad55%
  4. Eric61%
  5. Marc64%
  6. Andre64%
  7. Erik69%
  8. Lance71%
  9. Rodney72%
  10. Derrick73%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Mario92%
  2. Jeremy89%
  3. Wesley86%
  4. Andre84%
  5. Troy82%
  6. Brian82%
  7. Rodney81%
  8. Jason81%
  9. Brent78%
  10. Lance78%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad60%
  2. Marc64%
  3. Shawn66%
  4. Shane66%
  5. Eric68%
  6. Erik68%
  7. Darren71%
  8. Bradley74%
  9. Derrick76%
  10. Brent78%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Shane89%
  2. Shawn89%
  3. Andre86%
  4. Derrick77%
  5. Scott76%
  6. Erik74%
  7. Rodney73%
  8. Marc70%
  9. Jeremy70%
  10. Mario70%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Darren42%
  4. Bradley47%
  5. Brian49%
  6. Lance51%
  7. Wesley55%
  8. Troy55%
  9. Eric69%
  10. Brent69%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Wesley96%
  2. Jason95%
  3. Jeremy94%
  4. Bradley90%
  5. Mario89%
  6. Darren89%
  7. Brian86%
  8. Lance83%
  9. Troy82%
  10. Chad75%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Andre54%
  4. Marc58%
  5. Eric58%
  6. Erik63%
  7. Derrick70%
  8. Brent73%
  9. Scott73%
  10. Chad75%
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