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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. Toby96%
  2. Jenny93%
  3. Mindy93%
  4. Tasha91%
  5. Kelli90%
  6. Roderick90%
  7. Janelle90%
  8. Leanne89%
  9. Jody89%
  10. Jodie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun44%
  2. Jermaine50%
  3. Bobbi50%
  4. Clint52%
  5. Vance55%
  6. Misty56%
  7. Greta58%
  8. Dena58%
  9. Gretchen58%
  10. Leigh60%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Toby96%
  2. Mindy96%
  3. Yvette94%
  4. Roderick92%
  5. Jody91%
  6. Marcy90%
  7. Geoffrey90%
  8. Leanne89%
  9. Latonya88%
  10. Tamika88%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint50%
  2. Angelique51%
  3. Alisa57%
  4. Heath58%
  5. Jolene59%
  6. Misty59%
  7. Vance60%
  8. Shauna61%
  9. Shawna61%
  10. Charity62%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Elisha96%
  2. Nikki93%
  3. Jami93%
  4. Kristine90%
  5. Kristy90%
  6. Kristi90%
  7. Kristie90%
  8. Bobbi89%
  9. Shaun89%
  10. Jermaine89%

Bottom 10

  1. Damon43%
  2. Ronda43%
  3. Quincy45%
  4. Kenya47%
  5. Raquel49%
  6. Shanna50%
  7. Kimberley51%
  8. Darin51%
  9. Keisha55%
  10. Alisa55%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Raquel96%
  2. Tasha96%
  3. Toby96%
  4. Lamont96%
  5. Kelli96%
  6. Leticia96%
  7. Keri96%
  8. Lorena96%
  9. Christie96%
  10. Janelle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Bobbi42%
  3. Jermaine42%
  4. Clint51%
  5. Vance55%
  6. Elisha63%
  7. Cornelius63%
  8. Karin63%
  9. Shauna65%
  10. Shawna65%
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