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Joyce

/joiss/

girl
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

Lord

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Originally a masculine name, Joyce became popular as a feminine name in English-speaking countries. It was a common name in the early 20th century, and famous bearers include author James Joyce, though the name is typically seen as female today.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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