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Meaning and origin
Jacqueline is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Supplanter, Representative`.


Where is it used?
The name Jacqueline is mainly used in French.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Jacob (In English and in Dutch)
James (In English and in the bible)
Jaclyn (In English (Modern))
Jacklyn (In English (Modern))
Jacaline (In English (Modern))
Jackalyn (In English (Modern))
Jaquelyn (In English)
Jacquelyn (In English)
Jaqueline (In English)


If it's too long people might use
In English: Jacqui


For the opposite sex use:
In French: Jacques (M)


See also
In English: Jacquette
In English: Jacki (F)
In English: Jakki (F)


What Jacqueline`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
   I get a lot of compliments on it.
   The worst thing about the name:
   No one realizes you want to be called by your full name they always want to shorten it. Lots of nick-names. Jackie Chan, Jack-o-lantern, etc
   If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
   no
   Extra information:
   There are a lot of ways to spell it and you can shorten it just about any way you would like.
2. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
   Named after my granpa Jack; has significance rolls off the tounge
   The worst thing about the name:
   too long...yet it can be shortened
   If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
   nope
   Extra information:
   you can get creative and always match your personality
3. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
   Everyone calls me Jack!
   The worst thing about the name:
   Having to spell it for everyone.
   If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
   Don't think so.
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4. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
   it is so me- thanks parents
   The worst thing about the name:
   not being called Jacqueline. Don't care if your spell or pronounce it wrong
   If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
   i could have become a selfish so and so- instead I am a representative- a supplanter in the fullness of the name's meaning. So glad I am a Jacqueline
   Extra information:
   My initials are J.K.O- go figure what most people ended up calling me once they found out. lol
5. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
   I think it's quite pretty when in full and can be shorten to a funkier name like Jax if you want.
   The worst thing about the name:
   No one call you Jacqueline. I always get Jacqui, but that is ok. In Asian countries, they think it's a boys name after Jackie Chan.
   If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
   In high school I didn't date a boy cause he's last name was Jackson. I thought Jacqui Jackson sounded too strange. hee hee.. He might have been my soul mate! Crazy kids!
   Extra information:
   I went through a stage in high school where I changed the spelling of Jacqui every year. You can get creative!
6. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
   It's fairly unique
   The worst thing about the name:
   People saying it wrong! Like Jacklyn! Not ny name!
   If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
   Nope!
   Extra information:
   I am now known as Jaxx as noone can say Jacqueline!
7. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
   Well, there are about 800 people at my work and none of them have my name. I also get compliments about it.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Surprisingly enough, lots of people can't pronounce it correctly, and it can be a bit of a job to spell it out to people (especially if English isnt their first language) - thats why I usually shorten it to Jax
   If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
   I complained once about how long and annoying my name was (I was about 8) and was told the other choices were Myrtle or Corinthia (my grandmothers) I've loved my name ever since!
   Extra information:
   Its a nice feminine name without being too cutesy.
8. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
   A lot of people like it after they hear it.
   The worst thing about the name:
   People will joke and call me Jackie O. Jackie Kennedy... it gets old, but it doesn't bother me.
   If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
   I found out I was almost going to be called Margaret or Katherine and I love Jackie/ Jacqueline the best.
   Extra information:
   It is a good name for when you are an adult and Jackie is kinda cute for when you are younger.
9. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
   I don't know too many Jacqueline's!! Not a common name but i always get compliments on it:)
   The worst thing about the name:
   Rimes with a lot of things :(
   If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
   na
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10. The best thing about the name Jacqueline:
    Not alot. It's nice to make shorter as there are so many diferent ways spell it. I have always spelt it Jacquie
    The worst thing about the name:
    It's too long and I didn't get a middle name as it was so long!!!
    If my name wasn`t Jacqueline....:
    Who Knows!!
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More `Jacqueline` links
Jacqueline as abbreviation
Actors named Jacqueline
Jacqueline in the encyclopedia