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Joyce Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "joyce" is "derived from the old french word 'joie' meaning 'joy', it signifies happiness and delight.", and is used often for "primarily used for girls, but can also be used as a unisex name.".

Name
joyce
Meaning
derived from the old french word 'joie' meaning 'joy', it signifies happiness and delight.
Pronunciation
jois
Used for
primarily used for girls, but can also be used as a unisex name.
Syllables
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Joyce Name Details

The name Joyce has English and Irish origins. It was originally a masculine name derived from the Breton name Judoc, which means 'lord' or 'chief'. In the Middle Ages, the name was commonly used for both genders, but it later became predominantly a feminine name. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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