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Jacquelyn

JAK-kwuh-lin

Popularity

#2285

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

85,226

Peak Year

#1,905 in 1951

First Recorded

1907

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob, meaning "supplanter" in Hebrew.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jacquelyn Mitchard

    American author known for her novels

  • Jacquelyn Frank

    American fantasy and romance writer

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Personality Traits

ElegantRefinedIntelligentCreative

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