Jacquetta

Meaning of Jacquetta

Jacquetta is a graceful French treasure that feels like a whispered promise of old-world charm meeting modern individuality. Originating as a diminutive of Jacqueline (itself the feminine form of Jacques, “supplanter”), Jacquetta first caught light in medieval courts—most famously borne by Jacquetta of Luxembourg, whose gentle strength and noble spirit still inspire today. In French she sings softly as zhah-KAY-tah (/ʒa.ke.ta/), while in English it blossoms into jah-KWET-uh (/dʒɑˈkwətə/), each pronunciation lending its own touch of warmth. Although Jacquetta has never stormed the top of U.S. charts, a handful of little Jacquettas have graced American birth records across the twentieth century—peaking in the mid-1900s and most recently ranking in the high 800s in 2002—ensuring that every girl with this name carries a uniquely storied legacy. For parents seeking a name that marries historical elegance with genuine rarity, Jacquetta offers an inspiring choice.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as jah-KWET-uh (/dʒɑˈkwətə/)

French

• Pronunced as zhah-KAY-tah (/ʒa.ke.ta/)

• Julietta
• Jocelyn
• Janessa
• Jacqueline
• Janelle
• Jacinda
• Jessamine