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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. Jackie96%
  2. Cathy95%
  3. James94%
  4. Ronnie94%
  5. Rita93%
  6. Robin93%
  7. Allan92%
  8. Mike92%
  9. Jay92%
  10. Bill91%

Bottom 10

  1. John44%
  2. Karl45%
  3. Barbara48%
  4. Theresa49%
  5. Teresa49%
  6. Terri49%
  7. Joseph50%
  8. Martha50%
  9. Roberta50%
  10. Connie53%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Jackie96%
  2. Lonnie96%
  3. Ronnie96%
  4. Roger95%
  5. Penny95%
  6. Jay94%
  7. Allan93%
  8. Mike93%
  9. Micheal92%
  10. James92%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Lee49%
  3. Melody50%
  4. Marilyn50%
  5. Barbara58%
  6. Ann59%
  7. Anne59%
  8. Jo61%
  9. Janice61%
  10. Jeanne61%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Maria95%
  2. Joseph95%
  3. Jacqueline93%
  4. Glenda91%
  5. Rosemary90%
  6. Christine90%
  7. Annette90%
  8. John89%
  9. Roberta89%
  10. Barbara89%

Bottom 10

  1. Dean42%
  2. Gloria42%
  3. Wanda42%
  4. Carla42%
  5. Marilyn44%
  6. Rita45%
  7. Vicki46%
  8. Vickie46%
  9. Johnny46%
  10. Georgia47%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Peggy96%
  2. Valerie96%
  3. Jackie96%
  4. Dan96%
  5. Rita96%
  6. Maureen96%
  7. Cathy96%
  8. Sally96%
  9. Ronnie96%
  10. Jay96%

Bottom 10

  1. Roberta42%
  2. Connie42%
  3. Martha42%
  4. John42%
  5. Constance42%
  6. Karl43%
  7. Joseph44%
  8. Barbara45%
  9. Ann50%
  10. Jon50%
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