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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. Maury96%
  2. Dickie96%
  3. Tim96%
  4. Jackie96%
  5. Cathie96%
  6. Dwane95%
  7. Cathy95%
  8. Chip95%
  9. Tonie95%
  10. Kenney95%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree44%
  2. John44%
  3. Karl45%
  4. Lourdes48%
  5. Barbara48%
  6. Terrie49%
  7. Theresa49%
  8. Teresa49%
  9. Terri49%
  10. Teri49%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Sammy96%
  3. Teena96%
  4. Lawanna96%
  5. Roddy96%
  6. Kenney96%
  7. Jackie96%
  8. Alphonso96%
  9. Dickie96%
  10. Bart96%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Moira48%
  3. Lee49%
  4. Melody50%
  5. Marilyn50%
  6. Hal52%
  7. Dirk53%
  8. Audie55%
  9. Deidre55%
  10. Dreama56%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Fredia96%
  2. Suzan96%
  3. Bernita96%
  4. Linwood96%
  5. Georgine96%
  6. Diann96%
  7. Deann96%
  8. Noreen96%
  9. Ruthanne96%
  10. Gwenda96%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard42%
  2. Dean42%
  3. Gloria42%
  4. Van42%
  5. Roxane42%
  6. Wanda42%
  7. Madonna42%
  8. Brad42%
  9. Carla42%
  10. Fonda42%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Peggy96%
  2. Daryl96%
  3. Russ96%
  4. Judi96%
  5. Lorie96%
  6. Debby96%
  7. Maury96%
  8. Rollie96%
  9. Barrie96%
  10. Peggie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Roberta42%
  2. Connie42%
  3. Martha42%
  4. Andree42%
  5. John42%
  6. Constance42%
  7. Karl43%
  8. Joseph44%
  9. Joesph44%
  10. Barbara45%
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