Jakelyn
French, feminine diminutive of Jacques
"supplanter"
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Jakelyn Origin and Meaning
The name Jakelyn is a girl's name.
Jakelyn is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Jacqueline, which itself is the feminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of Jacob. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' Jakelyn gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s as parents sought unique spellings of traditional names. This creative variation offers a contemporary twist while maintaining the familiar 'Jake' nickname option. Though not as widely used as Jacqueline or Jaquelin, Jakelyn appeals to families looking for a distinctive name with recognizable roots.
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