Jacalyn

A rare respelling of the famous French moniker Jacqueline, Jacalyn is a feminine name that drops some letters and adds a y to be more concise and modern. Rooted in the Hebrew Jacob, Jacalyn adopts the meanings "supplanter," "heel grabber," and "holder of the heel"—ideal if baby turns out to have a competitive side. Referring to the birth of the biblical figure Jacob, Jacalyn could be a subtle nod to your faith if you like. If you're looking for more inspiration on alternatives to Jacqueline, The Bump member klj0228 says "you could do Jacklyn or Jaclyn, both are a little easier and more modern spellings of the name."