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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. Tim96%
  2. Jana94%
  3. Terrence93%
  4. Doug93%
  5. Terence93%
  6. Dave93%
  7. Ken93%
  8. Teddy92%
  9. Paulette92%
  10. Shelly92%

Bottom 10

  1. Teri49%
  2. Therese49%
  3. Bernadette53%
  4. Margarita58%
  5. Kurt58%
  6. Randolph59%
  7. Sherman59%
  8. Shelley60%
  9. Dwayne60%
  10. Myra60%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Sammy96%
  2. Paulette96%
  3. Tim96%
  4. Doug96%
  5. Dave96%
  6. Teddy96%
  7. Gerard95%
  8. Rodger95%
  9. Terrence94%
  10. Terence94%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis57%
  2. Kurt58%
  3. Byron58%
  4. Van60%
  5. Jayne61%
  6. Joni61%
  7. Darwin62%
  8. Brad64%
  9. Myra64%
  10. Jan64%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Polly95%
  2. Jacquelyn93%
  3. Nadine90%
  4. Francine90%
  5. Rene90%
  6. Trudy89%
  7. Gerard88%
  8. Frankie88%
  9. Jan87%
  10. Therese86%

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Brad42%
  3. Janis44%
  4. Byron44%
  5. Karla46%
  6. Darwin48%
  7. Dwayne48%
  8. Rex49%
  9. Vicky50%
  10. Rickey52%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Daryl96%
  2. Lorie96%
  3. Tim96%
  4. Jana96%
  5. Terence96%
  6. Karla96%
  7. Doug96%
  8. Kenny96%
  9. Paulette96%
  10. Benny96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt48%
  2. Jan50%
  3. Trudy51%
  4. Therese53%
  5. Teri53%
  6. Bradford55%
  7. Dwight55%
  8. Pete55%
  9. Robbie57%
  10. Janine57%
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