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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. Justin96%
  2. Ruben96%
  3. Francisco94%
  4. Katie92%
  5. Stephanie91%
  6. Alex91%
  7. Anthony90%
  8. Jonathan90%
  9. Johnathan90%
  10. Jesse89%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean44%
  2. Andrea44%
  3. Megan58%
  4. Ana60%
  5. Marcus61%
  6. Amber62%
  7. Mariah62%
  8. Victor63%
  9. Andrew64%
  10. Crystal64%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Katie96%
  2. Justin96%
  3. Jonathan96%
  4. Johnathan96%
  5. Anthony94%
  6. Roberto94%
  7. Mitchell92%
  8. Ruben92%
  9. Nicholas90%
  10. Cory90%

Bottom 10

  1. Ariel56%
  2. Crystal56%
  3. Tristan56%
  4. Cassandra58%
  5. Whitney63%
  6. Amber63%
  7. Marcus64%
  8. Andrea66%
  9. Alicia66%
  10. Sean66%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Mariah95%
  2. Nicole93%
  3. Kristin90%
  4. Christina90%
  5. Sean89%
  6. Andrea89%
  7. Joel88%
  8. Ana86%
  9. Danielle86%
  10. Andrew86%

Bottom 10

  1. Kara42%
  2. Natasha42%
  3. Ariel42%
  4. Crystal42%
  5. Kendra42%
  6. Victor42%
  7. Whitney42%
  8. Alexander42%
  9. Brandon44%
  10. Cassandra45%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Marissa96%
  2. Ashley96%
  3. Brandi96%
  4. Brandy96%
  5. Stephanie96%
  6. Roberto96%
  7. Alison96%
  8. Brooke96%
  9. Katie96%
  10. Johnathan96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean42%
  2. Andrea42%
  3. Christian52%
  4. Andrew54%
  5. Marcus63%
  6. Elizabeth64%
  7. Danielle65%
  8. Tristan67%
  9. Nicole67%
  10. Mariah67%
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