The nameJacqui
Jacqui is a French boy's name, a diminutive of Jacques, mostly given in the 1930s and 1940s.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Like James, it comes from the Hebrew Yaakov, often understood as "one who holds the heel".
Origin
French, a diminutive of Jacques. In English it is a girl's name, short for Jacqueline.
History
First given in the late 1920s, Jacqui peaked in the mid 1930s, stayed in use until the 1950s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Jacqui
Jacqui in France
Jacqui was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 285 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Jacqui. Its rise began around 1927, and it peaked in 1939. Half of all babies named Jacqui in France were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Jacqui in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacqui mean?
Like James, it comes from the Hebrew Yaakov, often understood as "one who holds the heel".
What is the origin of the name Jacqui?
French, a diminutive of Jacques. In English it is a girl's name, short for Jacqueline.
Is Jacqui a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacqui is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jacqui?
Variants and related names of Jacqui include Jacques.