Jaclyn
Girl's name, American
Jaclyn is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Jacqueline.
It emerged in the mid-20th century as parents sought fresher forms of the French classic.
The name shares its roots with Jacob, meaning "supplanter." Jaclyn Smith became famous as one of Charlie's Angels.
name
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- first namePersonal name, not surname
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- feminine nameTitle given to females
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given name
Personal name from birth
- first namePersonal name, not surname
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- feminine nameTitle given to females
variant · spelling · namesake · nameplate · monogram · personalization · birth certificate · name tag · introduction · signature