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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. Jamie94%
  2. Christy94%
  3. Yolanda94%
  4. Carrie90%
  5. Veronica90%
  6. Wendy89%
  7. Jeremy86%
  8. Jill86%
  9. Tracey85%
  10. Mario85%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane44%
  2. Shawn44%
  3. Chad55%
  4. Jennifer59%
  5. Eric61%
  6. Tonya64%
  7. Marc64%
  8. Andre64%
  9. April67%
  10. Heather67%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Christy95%
  2. Mario92%
  3. Jamie92%
  4. Veronica91%
  5. Yolanda91%
  6. Jeremy89%
  7. Wendy87%
  8. Stacey87%
  9. Monica87%
  10. Wesley86%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad60%
  2. Jennifer61%
  3. Shannon64%
  4. Marc64%
  5. April65%
  6. Shawn66%
  7. Shane66%
  8. Eric68%
  9. Erik68%
  10. Dawn69%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Tonya93%
  2. Michelle91%
  3. Michele91%
  4. Shane89%
  5. Shawn89%
  6. Angela87%
  7. Andre86%
  8. Melanie82%
  9. Lisa82%
  10. Heidi81%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Darren42%
  4. Gina46%
  5. Tina46%
  6. Tamara46%
  7. Tara47%
  8. Bradley47%
  9. Brian49%
  10. Stacy50%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Carrie96%
  2. Veronica96%
  3. Tracey96%
  4. Wesley96%
  5. Wendy96%
  6. Christy96%
  7. Kimberly96%
  8. Yolanda96%
  9. Kelly95%
  10. Monica95%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Andre54%
  4. Tonya56%
  5. Marc58%
  6. Eric58%
  7. Erik63%
  8. Katrina68%
  9. Michelle69%
  10. Michele69%
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