The nameJacquie
Jacquie is a French name, mostly given to boys as a diminutive of Jacques, mainly in the 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, Jacquie peaked in the mid 1940s, then became very rare after the 1950s.
Popularity of the name Jacquie
Jacquie in France
Jacquie was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 465 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Jacquie. Its rise began around 1929, and it peaked in 1946. Half of all babies named Jacquie in France were born before 1944, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Jacquie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacquie mean?
Like James, it comes from the Hebrew Yaakov, often understood as "one who holds the heel".
What is the origin of the name Jacquie?
French, a diminutive of Jacques. In English it is a girl's name, short for Jacqueline.
Is Jacquie a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacquie is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jacquie?
Variants and related names of Jacquie include Jacques.