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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. Justin96%
  2. Ruben96%
  3. Francisco94%
  4. Alex91%
  5. Anthony90%
  6. Jonathan90%
  7. Johnathan90%
  8. Jesse89%
  9. Roberto89%
  10. Christopher87%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean44%
  2. Marcus61%
  3. Victor63%
  4. Andrew64%
  5. Clinton64%
  6. Tristan65%
  7. Christian67%
  8. Brett69%
  9. Derek72%
  10. Kyle72%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Justin96%
  2. Jonathan96%
  3. Johnathan96%
  4. Anthony94%
  5. Roberto94%
  6. Mitchell92%
  7. Ruben92%
  8. Nicholas90%
  9. Cory90%
  10. Corey88%

Bottom 10

  1. Tristan56%
  2. Marcus64%
  3. Sean66%
  4. Derek66%
  5. Victor68%
  6. Kyle70%
  7. Alexander70%
  8. Christian70%
  9. Brett73%
  10. Aaron76%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Sean89%
  2. Joel88%
  3. Andrew86%
  4. Mitchell84%
  5. Christian84%
  6. Austin78%
  7. Daniel78%
  8. Anthony78%
  9. Ruben71%
  10. Cory70%

Bottom 10

  1. Victor42%
  2. Alexander42%
  3. Brandon44%
  4. Derek46%
  5. Adam48%
  6. Marcus49%
  7. Tyler51%
  8. Travis54%
  9. Brett55%
  10. Jesse56%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Roberto96%
  2. Johnathan96%
  3. Jonathan96%
  4. Travis96%
  5. Cody96%
  6. Francisco96%
  7. Ruben96%
  8. Benjamin96%
  9. Corey96%
  10. Justin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean42%
  2. Christian52%
  3. Andrew54%
  4. Marcus63%
  5. Tristan67%
  6. Joel70%
  7. Daniel70%
  8. Victor72%
  9. Clinton73%
  10. Austin76%
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