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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. Dickie96%
  2. Cathie96%
  3. Saundra94%
  4. Roseanne94%
  5. Liz93%
  6. Roni93%
  7. Coleen93%
  8. Teena93%
  9. Judi93%
  10. Meg93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lourdes48%
  2. Terrie49%
  3. Joesph50%
  4. Hal52%
  5. Deidre52%
  6. Moira53%
  7. Twila55%
  8. Nan56%
  9. Unknown57%
  10. Deirdre57%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Teena96%
  2. Alphonso96%
  3. Dickie96%
  4. Bart96%
  5. Georgette96%
  6. Roseanne96%
  7. Janey96%
  8. Cathie96%
  9. Roni95%
  10. Meg94%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira48%
  2. Hal52%
  3. Dirk53%
  4. Audie55%
  5. Deidre55%
  6. Melodie56%
  7. Caryl57%
  8. Venus57%
  9. Joycelyn57%
  10. Louann60%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Suzan96%
  2. Bernita96%
  3. Linwood96%
  4. Diann96%
  5. Deann96%
  6. Noreen96%
  7. Maryellen96%
  8. Sharyn96%
  9. Allyn95%
  10. Stanton95%

Bottom 10

  1. Roxane42%
  2. Madonna42%
  3. Dirk45%
  4. Zina46%
  5. Elvis46%
  6. Artis47%
  7. Roxann48%
  8. Farrell48%
  9. Caryl49%
  10. Ike49%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Russ96%
  2. Judi96%
  3. Debby96%
  4. Peggie96%
  5. Monty96%
  6. Jacky96%
  7. Laureen96%
  8. Fran96%
  9. Fritz96%
  10. Roseanne96%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph44%
  2. Alfreda46%
  3. Terrie53%
  4. Linwood53%
  5. Hal55%
  6. Phil55%
  7. Denny55%
  8. Denis55%
  9. Lourdes56%
  10. Lawerence57%
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