Origin, Meaning, And History Of Joice
Joice is a Medieval English and Brazilian Portuguese name for both boys and girls. It is a variant of Joyce. In Portuguese, it is mainly used for girls.
Joyce来源于中世纪的男孩的名字Josse,火线ived from the Latin Iudocus. This name came from the Breton name Judoc meaning ‘lord.’ Saint Judoc was the name of a seventh-century Breton noble. He was the son of Juthael, the king of Brittany. However, he renounced his wealth and became a hermit in Pontheiu (1).
Joyce was earlier a unisex name. However, the use of this name decreased after the 14th century and was revived again later as a predominantly feminine name. Its revival could be attributed to its similarity to the Middle English word ‘joise,’ which means ‘to rejoice.’
Though Joice has no immediate variants, Joyce has several that can be used interchangeably. The most common variant of Joyce is Joisse. In other languages and cultures, this name is spelled differently.JudocorJodocin Breton;Joost,Joos,Jodocus, and Judocus in Dutch;Jossein French;Jostin German; and Jošt in Slovene are some of these spellings.
In addition to being a first name, Joice is also used as a last name. It also comes from Joyce, derived from the Middle English and Old French names Joce, Josse, and Joice. It could also be an English variant of Goss from the ancient Germanic name Gozzo or Gauz. These Germanic names are converted into Joce, Joice, or Joss(e) in Old French. Another possible derivation of Joyce could be that it is a shortened version of Goscelin orJoscelin, which are also derivations of the surnameJoslin. Yet another derivation is of Norman origin. In this case, Joyce is a habitational name from Jort in Calvados, France. Finally, it could be of Irish heritage and come from Joce or Joice, which are Gaelicized as Seóigh or Seóigheach.
Irish novelist James Joyce is one of the most notable personalities with this surname (2).
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How To Pronounce Joice?
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Joice On The Popularity Chart
Joice is a new name that has seen some dramatic activity over the years. Let us take a look at the SSA graphs below to know more.
Popularity Over Time
Joice is a rare name whose popularity is still growing. While in 1983, only 5 babies per million were named Joice, in 2019, 9 babies per million were given this name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Joice saw a decline in ranking after 1993 and continued to dip till 2011 after which the name started rising again. In 1983, its position was 10,964 while in 2017, it ranked 11,092.
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Popular Sibling Names For Joice
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Boy Sibling Names For Joice
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Girl Sibling Names For Joice
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Joice?
The name Joice means ‘to rejoice.’
2. What is the origin of the name Joice?
Joice has a Middle English origin.
3. Is Joice a popular choice for baby names?
Joice is a unique gender-neutral name well-liked in Brazil. However, its use is uncommon in the US. According to the US Social Security Administration data, Joice did not appear among the top 1000 baby names in the US in any year since 1900 (3). It indicates that this unisex name is not a popular choice among parents in the US.
4. What are some middle names that will go well with Joice?
Joice is a unisex name meaning ‘to rejoice.’ Names with similar meanings and connotations can pair well with Joice as a middle name. Blaz,Gaius,Issac, Gil, and Charmion are suitable choices that accentuate the name’s positivity and evoke a sense of happiness and celebration.
5. Are there any famous athletes or sports personalities named Joice?
Several notable people were named Joice. One such example is Joice Maduaka, a famous British track and field athlete who won a bronze medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. Another example is Joice Mujuru, a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as the Vice President of Zimbabwe between 2004 and 2014.
References:
- Judoc (Josse).
https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780199596607.001.0001/acref-9780199596607-e-917 - James Joyce.
https://poets.org/poet/james-joyce - Popularity of name Joice.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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