Jack (given name)

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Jack is a given name of English origin. In modern usage, Jack is often a given name on its own, although it can be used as a diminutive of other given names. Since the late 20th century, Jack has become one of the most common names for boys in many English-speaking countries. Jack is also used to a much lesser extent as a female name, often as a shortened version of Jacqueline. The word "jack" is also commonly used in other contexts in English for many occupations, objects, and actions, linked to the use of the word as a metaphor for a common man.

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