Jackie
Meaning of Jackie
The name Jackie, a charming and versatile unisex name, has roots in the English language. It is often used as a diminutive form of Jacqueline for girls or Jack for boys. Pronounced as JAK-ee (/ˈdʒæki/), Jackie exudes a friendly and approachable vibe. The name has several variations, including Jaclyn, Jacqueline, and Jacquelyn. Historically popular in the mid-20th century, particularly peaking in the 1960s, Jackie has been associated with notable figures such as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, adding an element of timeless elegance to its appeal. While its popularity has waned slightly in recent decades, it remains a beloved choice for modern parents seeking a name that combines familiarity with a touch of classic charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JAK-ee (/ˈdʒæki/)
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Notable People Named Jackie
| Jackie Robinson - Jack Roosevelt Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, breaking the color line and ending racial segregation in professional baseball. |
| Jackie Chan is a renowned Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, and martial artist known for his acrobatic fighting style and innovative stunts. |
| Jackie Wilson - Jack Leroy Wilson Jr., also known as "Mr. Excitement," was a dynamic American singer and master showman who played a significant role in the evolution of rhythm and blues into soul music during the 1950s and 1960s. |
| Jackie Stewart - Sir John Young Stewart OBE, also known as the "Flying Scot," is a former British Formula One racing driver who won three World Drivers' Championships during his career. |
| Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee is a retired American track and field athlete, known for her exceptional achievements in the heptathlon and long jump, and is considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time. |
| Jackie Orszaczky - Miklós József "Jackie" Orszáczky was a Hungarian-Australian musician known for his diverse musical styles and contributions to jazz, blues, R&B, funk, and progressive rock. He passed away in 2008 at the age of 59. |
| Jackie Wayne Sherrill is a former college football player and coach with a career head coaching record of 180–120–4, and he currently works as a studio analyst for Fox Sports Net's college football coverage. |
| Jackie Young - Jacquelyn Young is an accomplished American professional basketball player, known for her success in the WNBA and her achievements at the collegiate and Olympic levels. |
| Jackie Cruz is a Dominican-American actress, singer, and former model, recognized for her portrayal of Marisol "Flaca" Gonzales on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. |
| Jackie Mittoo, also known as Donat Roy Mittoo, was a Jamaican-Canadian keyboardist, songwriter, and musical director, known for his work with The Skatalites and Studio One record label. |
| Jackie Alpers is an American photographer and award-winning author known for her food photography and documentary-style portraits. |
| Jackie "Butch" Jenkins was a notable American child actor with a brief but memorable film career in the 1940s. |
| Jackie Cahill is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Tipperary constituency since the 2016 general election. |
| Jackie Pullinger - Jacqueline Bryony Lucy "Jackie" Pullinger, MBE, is a British Protestant Christian charismatic missionary known for her long-term ministry in Hong Kong and as the founder of the St Stephen's Society. |
| Jackie Robinson is a Jamaican singer and the lead vocalist of The Pioneers, known for his solo material under his own name and the pseudonym Harry Hippy. |
