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Jacqueline is a feminine given name of French origin. It is derived from the masculine French name Jacques, which is itself a derivative of the Latin name Jacobus. The name Jacqueline means "God is gracious" or "may God protect". It has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popular among French nobility during that time. The name Jacqueline gained significant popularity outside of France after World War II, when Jackie Kennedy (born Jacqueline Bouvier) became First Lady of the United States. This increased its visibility on a global scale and contributed to its widespread adoption as a given name for girls. Some notable figures who have borne the name Jacqueline include French fashion designer and businesswoman Jacqueline de Ribes, French-American actress Jacqueline Sassard, American jazz singer and pianist Jacqueline Hairston, Belgian painter Jacqueline du Pré, and French philosopher and feminist Simone de Beauvoir's mother, Jacqueline de Beauvoir.