Jacky

French, feminine diminutive of Jacques

"supplanter"

Jacky Origin and Meaning

The name Jacky is a girl's name.

Jacky is a diminutive form of Jacqueline, which is the feminine version of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. Ultimately derived from Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' Jacky emerged as a nickname but has gained usage as an independent given name. It has a friendly, approachable quality that has maintained modest popularity throughout the 20th century, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. The name has a youthful, cheerful sound to it, and while more commonly used for girls, it can occasionally be found as a masculine name variant of Jack or Jacob as well. Its casual, unpretentious nature has given it enduring appeal across different cultures.

Famous People Named Jacky

• (Mary) Jaqueline "Jacky" Tyrwhitt Anglo,Greek landscape architect
• Jacklyn Sheryl "Jacky" Rosen U.S. Congresswoman from Nevada
• Jacky St. James American adult film actress and director
• Jacky Oh American model and TV personality ("Wild 'n' Out")

The name Jacky in Pop Culture

• Mary "Jacky" Faber main character in the 'Bloody Jack' series by L.A. Meyer