Girl
French / Hebrew
3 syllables
Jacqueline
JAK-wuh-lin
/ˈdʒæk.wə.lɪn/
"Supplanter" — a glamorous French name of sophistication, grace, and iconic style
Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, which derives from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob) meaning supplanter or holder of the heel. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages but gained worldwide glamour through Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the First Lady whose elegance and poise made the name synonymous with style in the 1960s.
Quick Facts
Letters10
SyllablesJac · que · line
GenderGirl
OriginFrench / Hebrew
Root WordJacques / Yaakov
MeaningSupplanter
PopularityEstablished
Peak Year1963
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayFebruary 8
Nicknames
JackieJacquiJacJacky
About the Name Jacqueline
Jacqueline means supplanter or one who follows at the heel, derived from the Hebrew Yaakov through the French Jacques. It shares its meaning with Jacob and James.
The most common English pronunciation is JAK-wuh-lin. In French it is zhak-LEEN. Both are widely accepted.
Yes. Jackie is the most popular nickname for Jacqueline, famously used by Jacqueline Kennedy, who was universally known as Jackie.
Jacqueline peaked in the US in the 1960s, heavily influenced by First Lady Jackie Kennedy. It remained popular through the 1980s.
Jacqueline Marie, Jacqueline Rose, and Jacqueline Louise are classic French-influenced pairings. Jacqueline Grace adds a timeless touch.
Yes. Jacqueline is quintessentially French in origin and feel, even though it has been widely used in English-speaking countries for generations.
Personality of Jacqueline
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Jacqueline
Creativity
76%
Elegance
95%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
80%
Warmth
68%
Famous People Named Jacqueline
J
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
First Lady of the United States, fashion icon, and publisher, married to JFK then Aristotle Onassis
J
Jacqueline du Pré
British cellist regarded as one of the greatest of the 20th century
J
Jacqueline Wilson
British author beloved for The Story of Tracy Beaker and dozens of children's novels
Middle Names for Jacqueline
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Jacqueline
Jacqueline Marie
Jacqueline Louise
Jacqueline Ann
Jacqueline Rose
Jacqueline Michelle
Jacqueline Renee
Jacqueline Elaine
Jacqueline Grace
Jacqueline Claire
Jacqueline Nicole
Names Similar to Jacqueline
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Jacqueline
1200s
Jacqueline appears in France as a feminine form of Jacques, used among the nobility
1789
Jacqueline Marguerite de Blémur, a French Benedictine abbess, is a notable early bearer
1963
Jacqueline Kennedy's composure during JFK's assassination makes the name synonymous with grace under pressure
1980s
Jacqueline peaks in the UK, influenced by a character in the popular TV series Footballers' Wives
Numerology & Symbolism of Jacqueline
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
5
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Navy
💎
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
🌸
Lucky Flower
Orchid
Jacqueline Around the World
How Jacqueline is written in different languages and scripts
جاكلين
Arabic
ジャクリーン
Japanese
Жаклин
Russian
재클린
Korean
杰奎琳
Chinese
Τζακλίν
Greek
जैक्लिन
Hindi
ז'קלין
Hebrew
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