Joyce

Meaning joyful, merry
Origin English, Latin
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 1
Syllabification Joyce

About Joyce

Here's a name that knows its own worth without needing to prove anything. Joyce has been around long enough to have moved through trends and emerged timelessly—it's neither old-fashioned nor modern, simply itself. There's a wonderful no-nonsense quality here, a straightforward honesty that feels refreshing in an era of increasingly elaborate names. Joyce is practical yet not plain, simple yet not boring. It's the kind of name that doesn't waste time with unnecessary flourishes; it gets to the point efficiently and confidently. This name suggests someone reliable and genuine, someone whose word means something, someone who values substance over style. Joyce works equally well across generations and professional contexts—it's appropriate for children yet ages beautifully, fitting comfortably in both casual and formal settings. Parents choosing Joyce often appreciate classic simplicity and aren't concerned with current naming trends. It's unpretentious, dependable, and quietly dignified—qualities that never go out of style, regardless of what's fashionable.

Variations of Name Joyce

Joy
Joya
Jocelyn
Joss
Jocie

Nicknames for Joyce

Joy
Jojo
Joey
Joyce

Famous People Named Joyce

Joyce BandaMalawian politician and former president
Joyce DiDonatoAmerican opera singer
Joyce Carol OatesAmerican writer
Joyce JonathanFrench singer-songwriter
Joyce GrenfellBritish actress and comedian
Joyce HattoBritish pianist
Joyce ChenChinese-American chef and restaurateur
Joyce RandolphAmerican actress
Joyce DeWittAmerican actress
Joyce WielandCanadian artist
Joyce BrothersAmerican psychologist and television personality
Joyce TennesonAmerican photographer
Joyce GiraudPuerto Rican actress and beauty queen
Joyce Jacobson KaufmanAmerican mathematician
Joyce RedmanIrish actress
Joyce BeattyAmerican politician
Joyce MaynardAmerican novelist and journalist
Joyce MeyerSouth African singer
Joyce Nakamura OkazakiJapanese-American actress

Characters Named Joyce

Joyce ByersStranger Things
Joyce DavenportHill Street Blues
Joyce BrabnerAmerican Splendor
Joyce LanyonPride and Prejudice
Joyce BarnhardtOne for the Money
Joyce RamsayThe Joy Luck Club
Joyce WilliamsCoraline
Joyce Temple-SavageLittle Britain
Joyce HeathCry 'Havoc'
Joyce KinneyFamily Guy
Joyce DeWittThree's Company
Joyce LethamThe Goon Show
Joyce HarcourtAgatha Christie's Poirot
Joyce LittleProblem Child
Joyce SummersCharmed
Joyce HarkerDracula