Jackie

Meaning supplanter, holder of the heel
Origin English
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Jackie
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Jack-ie

About Jackie

The name Jackie holds a timeless charm, making it a versatile choice for parents seeking a name that's both classic and contemporary. As a diminutive of the name Jacqueline, Jackie carries with it a sense of strength and resilience, derived from its French origins meaning "supplanter" or "one who takes the place of another."

This unisex name gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has since become a beloved choice for girls. Its short and sweet nature, coupled with its strong associations, gives it a distinctive appeal. Jackie can be a name of elegance and sophistication, suited for any era.

The variations of Jackie, such as Jacqui, Jacki, and Jacky, provide parents with creative options to personalize their child's name while retaining its core essence. The name's frequent appearance in both real-life and fictional contexts showcases its versatility and enduring charm.

With famous female figures like Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Jackie Joyner-Kersee bearing the name, Jackie continues to inspire new generations of empowered women. Whether as a standalone name or a nickname, Jackie is a name that encapsulates a rich history and a promising future for the baby girl who bears it.

Nicknames for Jackie

Jack
Jax
Jacks
Jake

Famous People Named Jackie

Jackie Kennedy OnassisFormer First Lady of the United States
Jackie Joyner-KerseeOlympic gold medalist in track and field
Jackie EvanchoClassical crossover singer
Jackie AppiahGhanaian actress
Jackie DeShannonAmerican singer-songwriter
Jackie GuerridoPuerto Rican television weather forecaster
Jackie StalloneAmerican astrologer and mother of Sylvester Stallone
Jackie SandlerAmerican actress and wife of Adam Sandler
Jackie ForsterBritish actress and television personality
Jackie CluneEnglish actress, comedian, and singer
Jackie TohnAmerican actress and singer
Jackie Fraser-SwanFashion designer and contestant on "Project Runway"
Jackie JosephAmerican actress and voice artist
Jackie CollinsEnglish actress and sister of Joan Collins
Jackie ChamounLebanese alpine skier
Jackie CruzDominican-American actress and singer
Jackie LaceyAmerican lawyer and former District Attorney of Los Angeles County
Jackie NealAmerican blues singer and songwriter

Characters Named Jackie

Jackie BurkhartCharacter from "That '70s Show"
Jackie PeytonMain character from the TV series "Nurse Jackie"
Jackie TylerCharacter from the TV series "Doctor Who"
Jackie SharpCharacter from the TV series "House of Cards"
Jackie BrownTitle character from the film "Jackie Brown"
Jackie AmesCharacter from the TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"
Jackie Lynn ThomasCharacter from the animated series "Star vs. The Forces of Evil"
Jackie CarterCharacter from the film "Jackie Carter"
Jackie MastersCharacter from the TV series "Gossip Girl"
Jackie MaroneCharacter from the soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful"
Jackie MolloyCharacter from the TV series "Trailer Park Boys"
Jackie MacDonaldCharacter from the TV series "Waterloo Road"
Jackie HarrisCharacter from the TV series "Sister, Sister"
Jackie KelleherCharacter from the film "The Amazing Howard Hughes"
Jackie ShumakerCharacter from the TV series "Dawson's Creek"
Jackie O'DonnellCharacter from the TV series "Medium"
Jackie BlackCharacter from the TV series "Doc Martin"
JackieCharacter from the video game "The Darkness II"