Origin and Meaning of Jacqline

Supplanter

Origin: French - Jacqline is a variant of Jacqueline, which is a feminine form of Jacques. The name Jacques is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'.

• Jacqline and its variations are popular in French-speaking countries and have dense cultural ties to French nobility and historical figures.
• Jacqline has been adopted in various cultures, with versions like Jacquelina in Spanish and Jacqueline in English retaining its popularity.
• Notable bearers include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the former First Lady of the United States, who has greatly influenced the name's association with elegance and sophistication.
• The name Jacqline has seen fluctuating popularity levels, particularly rising during the 20th century in the United States as part of the trend for names ending in '-line'.
• Related names include Jacquelyn, Jackqueline, and the masculine form Jacob, which also shares the same root meaning.