Female Name
Jacklyn
ˈd͡ʒæk.lɪn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
ends in -lyn
isograms
politics
variants
y vowels
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
61/100
modern80%
youthful80%
informal65%
devious65%
strange65%
Meaning & Etymology
Jacklyn is a variant of the name Jacqueline, which is of French origin. The name Jacqueline itself is the feminine form of Jacques, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. Jacklyn, as a variant, carries similar connotations and is often used in English-speaking countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jacqueline
Evolution:
The name Jacqueline evolved from the French feminine form of Jacques, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Jacob. Over time, variants like Jacklyn emerged, particularly in English-speaking context...
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and historical name records