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Jack

Jack is a common given name and a diminutive of the name John. It is used in many English-speaking countries and has a variety of meanings and associations. The name Jack has been popular for centuries and is often associated with various cultural references, including nursery rhymes, literature, and folklore.

Etymology[edit]

The name Jack is derived from the Middle English name "Jankin," which itself is a diminutive of "John." The name John comes from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Over time, "Jankin" was shortened to "Jack," and it became a popular name in its own right.

Cultural References[edit]

Nursery Rhymes[edit]

Jack is a prominent figure in several traditional English nursery rhymes, including:

Jack and Jill: A rhyme about two children who go up a hill to fetch a pail of water.
Jack Be Nimble: A rhyme that describes Jack jumping over a candlestick.
Little Jack Horner: A rhyme about a boy who sits in a corner eating a Christmas pie.

Folklore and Literature[edit]

Jack is also a common character in folklore and literature:

Jack and the Beanstalk: A fairy tale about a boy named Jack who climbs a giant beanstalk and encounters a giant.
Jack the Giant Killer: A Cornish fairy tale about a young man who slays giants during King Arthur's reign.
Jack Frost: A personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold weather.

Modern Usage[edit]

In modern times, the name Jack is often used in popular culture, including films, television shows, and books. It is a versatile name that can be found in various genres and settings.

Famous People Named Jack[edit]

Many notable individuals have borne the name Jack, including:

Jack Nicholson: An American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as "The Shining" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Jack London: An American novelist and journalist, famous for his works "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang."
Jack Dorsey: An American technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Twitter.

Also see[edit]

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+'''Jack''' is a common given name and a diminutive of the name [[John (name)|John]]. It is used in many English-speaking countries and has a variety of meanings and associations. The name Jack has been popular for centuries and is often associated with various cultural references, including nursery rhymes, literature, and folklore.
+==Etymology==
+The name Jack is derived from the Middle English name "Jankin," which itself is a diminutive of "John." The name John comes from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Over time, "Jankin" was shortened to "Jack," and it became a popular name in its own right.
+==Cultural References==
+===Nursery Rhymes===
+Jack is a prominent figure in several traditional English nursery rhymes, including:
+* '''[[Jack and Jill]]''': A rhyme about two children who go up a hill to fetch a pail of water.
+* '''[[Jack Be Nimble]]''': A rhyme that describes Jack jumping over a candlestick.
+* '''[[Little Jack Horner]]''': A rhyme about a boy who sits in a corner eating a Christmas pie.
+===Folklore and Literature===
+Jack is also a common character in folklore and literature:
+* '''[[Jack and the Beanstalk]]''': A fairy tale about a boy named Jack who climbs a giant beanstalk and encounters a giant.
+* '''[[Jack the Giant Killer]]''': A Cornish fairy tale about a young man who slays giants during King Arthur's reign.
+* '''[[Jack Frost]]''': A personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold weather.
+===Modern Usage===
+In modern times, the name Jack is often used in popular culture, including films, television shows, and books. It is a versatile name that can be found in various genres and settings.
+==Famous People Named Jack==
+Many notable individuals have borne the name Jack, including:
+* '''[[Jack Nicholson]]''': An American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as "The Shining" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
+* '''[[Jack London]]''': An American novelist and journalist, famous for his works "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang."
+* '''[[Jack Dorsey]]''': An American technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Twitter.
+==Also see==
+* [[John (name)]]
+* [[Jack and Jill]]
+* [[Jack and the Beanstalk]]
+* [[Jack Frost]]
+{{Given names}}
+[[Category:Given names]]
+[[Category:English-language names]]
+[[Category:Masculine given names]]