Jacklynn
Meaning of Jacklynn
Jacklynn is an Anglo-American feminine given name of English origin, formed by the integration of the masculine diminutive Jack—itself derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “Yahweh is gracious”—with the suffix -lynn, which traces back to Old English lymne (“lake”). This morphological composite has manifested intermittently in U.S. naming records, first achieving moderate visibility in the late 1930s (ranked approximately 576th) before undergoing fluctuations in mid-century usage and a modest resurgence in the early 2000s; contemporary statistics reveal a gradual diminution in prevalence, with 21 occurrences and a ranking of 929th in 2024, thereby positioning Jacklynn as an uncommon yet distinctive selection. Pronounced /ˈdʒæk.lɪn/, the name balances historical lineage with structural innovation, appealing to those who value both linguistic heritage and individuality in onomastic practice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JAK-lin (/ˈdʒæk.lɪn/)
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