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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. Carlo96%
  2. Jed96%
  3. Thad95%
  4. Giuseppe95%
  5. Donny95%
  6. Jeromy93%
  7. Antwan93%
  8. Alfonzo93%
  9. Deron91%
  10. Shon91%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich50%
  2. Hans54%
  3. Federico60%
  4. Wilfredo60%
  5. Leopoldo60%
  6. Bryon62%
  7. Darrick64%
  8. Kraig65%
  9. Daron65%
  10. Dion66%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Jeromy96%
  2. Carlo96%
  3. Thad96%
  4. Giuseppe96%
  5. Jed94%
  6. Alfonzo93%
  7. Antione93%
  8. Shon90%
  9. Deron90%
  10. Danial89%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich53%
  2. Federico60%
  3. Wilfredo60%
  4. Hans62%
  5. Dion65%
  6. Brant66%
  7. Darrick68%
  8. Kraig68%
  9. Bryon69%
  10. Douglass69%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Glendon96%
  2. Scot87%
  3. Darron84%
  4. Rodrick84%
  5. Delvin84%
  6. Dion84%
  7. Danial79%
  8. Kristofer78%
  9. Shelton78%
  10. Jerod78%

Bottom 10

  1. Theron46%
  2. Shad48%
  3. Aric52%
  4. Rico52%
  5. Alfonzo53%
  6. Antione53%
  7. Kip54%
  8. Bryon55%
  9. Deric55%
  10. Deron56%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Giuseppe96%
  2. Thad96%
  3. Donny96%
  4. Jeromy96%
  5. Carlo96%
  6. Jed96%
  7. Deron96%
  8. Antione96%
  9. Shon96%
  10. Josh95%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans50%
  3. Leopoldo54%
  4. Daron55%
  5. Dion55%
  6. Abdul60%
  7. Federico60%
  8. Wilfredo60%
  9. Darrick60%
  10. Scot62%
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