Joyce

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Joyce means "lord" or "master" in Irish Gaelic.
Popularity
The name Joyce was most popular in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s but has since declined in popularity. It is still a common name in Ireland and other English-speaking countries.

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Joyce Name meanings & History

The name Joyce means "lord" or "master" in Irish Gaelic. Joyce is a popular name for girls in English-speaking countries. It is often given to girls as a middle name or a first name.

Zodiac Sign of Joyce: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Joyce:

J: Justice,Judicial,Joy,Journal,Jester,Journey

O: Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

C: Candid,Curious,Chatty,Cute,Clever,Copycat,Choice

E: Enliven,Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten

Joyce is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

James Joyce, Joyce Cary, Joyce Carol Oates, Joyce Gibson, Joyce Grenfell, Joyce Chen

2.) Joyce (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) joyous

Other Forms: Joice, Joy, Joyci, Joycie


3.) Joyce (Female)

Usage: Breton

Meanings: Lord; joy

Other Forms: Joyse


4.) Joyce (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) joyous. A short form of Joycelyn.

Other Forms: Joice, Joise, Joycee, Joycey, Joycia, Joyciah, Joycie, Joyse, Joysel


5.) JOYCE (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Evolution of the obsolete Jocosa, which is derived from the Latin jocosa (merry, happy). Originally a male name, Joyce is now more commonly bestowed upon females. (JOICE)


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