Jaclyn Name Meaning & Origin
Jaclyn
Pronunciation: JAK-lin (key)
Origin of the name Jaclyn:
Borrowed from the French, Jacqueline is a feminine form of Jacques, which is a variant of James and Jacob. Both of these names are derived from the Hebrew ya`aqob (supplanting, seizing by the heel).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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My name is Jaclyn and I love it! Nobody in my school is named Jaclyn and I love how unique it is!
There are quite a few Jaclyns in my high school, as well as one Jacqueline. They all shorten it to Jackie though.
- Nicknames for Jaclyn
Jackie, Lynn, Jack, Jacks, Key, Ejax
- Meanings and history of the name Jaclyn
Jacquline means The Supplanter and is of Hebrew Origin. As Jaclyn is a variation of Jacquline it has the same meaning. it is said that Jaclyn's are : knowledgeable and honest
good at dealing with obstacles
born leaders
invariably adept at making money
known for thier drive for freedom
possessers of inner stability and a nurturing nature- Famous real-life people named Jaclyn
Jaclyn Smith, Jaclyn Linetsky, Jaclyn Victor, Jaclyn DeSantis, Jaclyn Moriarty, Jaclyn Ngan, Jaclyn Reding, Jaclyn Nesheiwat, Jaclyn James, Jaclyn Glenn
Jaclyn Hill, YouTube beauty influencer
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