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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. Luis96%
  2. Javier96%
  3. Jorge96%
  4. Alejandro96%
  5. Eduardo96%
  6. Omar95%
  7. Jake94%
  8. Antonio92%
  9. Miguel92%
  10. Carlos92%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan44%
  2. Faith46%
  3. Jose50%
  4. Aubrey53%
  5. Ivan53%
  6. Autumn54%
  7. Destiny55%
  8. Madelyn56%
  9. Hannah58%
  10. Cole59%

Love potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Javier96%
  2. Alejandro96%
  3. Luis96%
  4. Carlos96%
  5. Omar96%
  6. Antonio96%
  7. Jorge96%
  8. Garrett95%
  9. Eduardo94%
  10. Riley94%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Dylan56%
  3. Aubrey56%
  4. Destiny57%
  5. Clayton57%
  6. Autumn58%
  7. Hannah59%
  8. Maya60%
  9. Angel60%
  10. Cole62%

Professional potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Jocelyn96%
  2. Jose95%
  3. Jesus94%
  4. Grace90%
  5. Juan89%
  6. Isabel88%
  7. Garrett88%
  8. Madeline85%
  9. Bailey85%
  10. Hannah83%

Bottom 10

  1. Chase42%
  2. Max42%
  3. Destiny42%
  4. Addison43%
  5. Savannah43%
  6. Hayden44%
  7. Kendall45%
  8. Caleb45%
  9. Kylie46%
  10. Aiden46%

Crush potential for Jac

Top 10

  1. Eduardo96%
  2. Natalie96%
  3. Jorge96%
  4. Carlos96%
  5. Ashton96%
  6. Julia96%
  7. Alexa96%
  8. Luis96%
  9. Evan96%
  10. Javier96%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Jose44%
  3. Ivan47%
  4. Hannah50%
  5. Faith55%
  6. Isaac61%
  7. Hector61%
  8. Isabel62%
  9. Clayton63%
  10. Grant66%
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