Popularity:1852
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Lord; Joyous
If you're looking for a name that inspires joy, then look no further than Joyce. Joyce is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin that means "lord." It's derived from the masculine Norman name Josce or Josse, which comes from Jodocus, a Latinized form of the Breton name, Iodoc. Additionally, this name is a dimminutive of Jocelyn, and also means "joyous." This name might also make you feel a wave of nostalgia, thanks to Winona Ryder's Joyce Byers in Stranger Things.
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Famous People Named Joyce

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  • James Joyce
    Novelist, Poet
  • Joyce Kilmer
    Poet

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