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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. Sam96%
  2. Guido96%
  3. Vinnie96%
  4. Pasquale96%
  5. Betty96%
  6. Ben96%
  7. Reuben96%
  8. Lewis96%
  9. Salvatore95%
  10. Gladys94%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Jack44%
  4. Johnnie44%
  5. Newton44%
  6. Johnie44%
  7. Erna45%
  8. Roland48%
  9. Clyde48%
  10. Inez48%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Maurice96%
  2. Salvatore96%
  3. Ben96%
  4. Lewis96%
  5. Leon96%
  6. Alfred96%
  7. Bud96%
  8. Hobert96%
  9. Natividad96%
  10. Betsey96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hellen51%
  2. Percy51%
  3. Sybil52%
  4. Iona52%
  5. Merlyn53%
  6. Alpha53%
  7. Freeda54%
  8. Sibyl54%
  9. Armida54%
  10. Ione54%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Louvenia96%
  2. Donato96%
  3. Pearle96%
  4. Norwood96%
  5. Oneida96%
  6. Vester96%
  7. Ruthann96%
  8. Elvera96%
  9. Prudence96%
  10. Arvil96%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleon42%
  2. Roxie42%
  3. Napoleon42%
  4. Ada42%
  5. Lucious42%
  6. Maxine42%
  7. Eris42%
  8. Leonor42%
  9. Elton42%
  10. Victory42%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Juanita96%
  2. Marion96%
  3. Sam96%
  4. Shirlee96%
  5. Marjory96%
  6. Lloyd96%
  7. Domenick96%
  8. Loris96%
  9. Clem96%
  10. Romie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Ruthie42%
  4. Inez42%
  5. Erna42%
  6. Conrad42%
  7. Bertie42%
  8. Johnie42%
  9. Ruth42%
  10. Roland42%
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