Joycelyn
Old French/Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Joycelyn
Joycelyn is a feminine given name derived from the Old French name Jocelyn, which comes from the Germanic element "Gauz" meaning "Goth" or "tribe," later associated with the meaning "joyful" through folk etymology.
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Etymology
Joycelyn is a feminine given name derived from the Old French name Jocelyn, which comes from the Germanic element "Gauz" meaning "Goth" or "tribe," later associated with the meaning "joyful" through folk etymology. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages, with particular popularity in the United States and Commonwealth nations during the 20th century, though it has no specific religious affiliation.
Joycelyn currently ranks #6,971 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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