The nameJacquy
Jacquy is a French nickname for Jacques, mostly given in the 1940s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Jacob and James, it comes from the Hebrew Yaakov, often read as "he who holds the heel".
Origin
Hebrew, through Jacques.
History
Found since the mid 1920s, Jacquy peaked in the mid 1940s. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Jacquy
Jacquy in France
Jacquy was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 845 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Jacquy. Its rise began around 1928, and it peaked in 1945. Half of all babies named Jacquy in France were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Jacquy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacquy mean?
Like Jacob and James, it comes from the Hebrew Yaakov, often read as "he who holds the heel".
What is the origin of the name Jacquy?
Hebrew, through Jacques.
Is Jacquy a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacquy is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jacquy?
Variants and related names of Jacquy include Jacky and Jacques.