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Joyce name meaning
Last Name
34k
in the U.S.
in 2010
34k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Joyce mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Joyce
User Submitted Origins
English
58%
American
16%
African
13%
Arabic
3%
Greek
3%
Celtic
3%
Irish
3%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 7 people from all over the world, the name Joyce is of English origin and means "Joyful".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Joyce is of English origin and means "Joy, happiness".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Joyce means "Happy And Lord".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Joyce means "joy of god" and is of African origin.
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Joyce means "Joy to the world".
- A user from Australia says the name Joyce is of Celtic origin and means "Lord from ludoc in Breton (French Celts), most common now in Ireland".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Joyce means "Kind" and is of Arabic origin.
- A submission from Kenya says the name Joyce means "Gold" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
Wiktionary
Medieval English given name from Old French Josse, name of a seventh century saint Latinized as Jodocus, from Breton Iodoc, diminutive of iudh (“lord”), from Proto-Celtic *yowdos.
- An English and Irish patronymic surname.
- A female given name from the Celtic languages, associated by folk etymology with joy and rejoice.
Joyce was also found in the following language(s): Portuguese
Notable Persons Named Joyce
Notable Persons Named Joyce
Joyce Carol Vincent
Joyce was born Joyce Carol Vincent on October 19th, 1965 in Hammersmith. She breathed her last breath in 2003.
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour is an actress. She was most prominent from 1969 to present. Jane was given the name Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg on February 15th, 1951 in London, England.
Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is a novelist, short story writer, playwright, poet, literary critic, professor, and editor. She has been prominent since 1963. Joyce was born on June 16th, 1938 in Lockport, New York, U.S.
Joyce Meyer
Joyce Meyer is a writer. Joyce was given the name Pauline Joyce Hutchison on June 4th, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Joyce DeWitt
Joyce DeWitt is an actress. She was most active from 1972 to present. Joyce was given the name Joyce Anne DeWitt on April 23rd, 1949 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Joyce is also known as Joycey.
Judy Carne
Judy Carne was an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1961 to 1961. Judy was given the name Joyce Audrey Botterill on April 27th, 1939 in Northampton, England. She died on September 3rd, 2015.
- Joyce Van PattenActress
- Joyce RandolphActress
- Joyce KilmerWriter
- Joyce Chu
- Joyce BrothersPsychologist
- Joyce GiraudActress
- Joyce Maynard
- Joyce JonathanMusician
- Joyce GrenfellActress
- Joyce BandaMinister of Foreign Affairs
- Joyce BeattyOffice Holder
- Joyce ChiangAttorney
- Joyce BrabnerWriter
- Joyce MurrayMember of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for New Westminster
Notable Persons With the Last Name Joyce
Notable Persons With the Last Name Joyce
William Joyce
William was given the name William Brooke Joyce on April 24th, 1906 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. William is also known as Lord Haw-Haw. He breathed his last breath on January 3rd, 1946.
Elaine Joyce
Elaine Joyce is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1961. Elaine was given the name Elaine Joyce Pinchot on December 19th, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Yootha Joyce
She was most active from 1945 to 1980. Yootha was given the name Yootha Joyce Needham on August 20th, 1927 in Wandsworth. She died on August 24th, 1980.
Barnaby Joyce
Barnaby Joyce is a Senator for Queensland, 17th Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Minister for Agriculture, Water Resources, 13th Leader of theNational Party, 20th Deputy Leader of theNational Party, Leader of the National Partyin the Senate, SenatorforQueensland. His career lasted from 2016 to 2016. Barnaby was born on April 17th, 1967 in Tamworth, New South Wales.
Mike Joyce
Mike Joyce is an alternative rock and indie pop musician. He was most prominent from 1982 to present. Mike was given the name Michael Adrian Paul Joyce on June 1st, 1963.
Rumer
Rumer is a pop music, easy listening, and soul music singer and songwriter. She plays Guitar and Vocals. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2000 to present. Rumer was given the name Sarah Joyce on June 3rd, 1979 in Islamabad. Rumer is also known as Sarah Prentice, Joyce, and Sarah (birth name).
Common last names for Joyce
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Joyce | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 87.83% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 7.83% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.22% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.50% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.92% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Joyce
People with the last name Joyce are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Joyce
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