Joyce

Colors Related to this Name: Blue, Gray

Qualities Related to this Name: Pratical, Dependable

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #819 in 2013 and #797 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: Medieval English given name from Old French Josse, name of a seventh century saint Latinized as Jodocus, from Breton Iodoc, diminutive of iudh ‎(“lord”).[1]

Meaning(s):

-( female name -comes from the Celtic language-), associated by folk etymology with joy and rejoice.

-(last name AAn English and Irish patronymic -comes from the language-)