Female Name
Joy
ˈd͡ʒɔɪ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
album titles
Anne of Green Gables characters
A Song of Ice and Fire characters
authors
candy
child actors
Christmas
Crosby Stills Nash Young lyrics
Dharma and Greg characters
Disney characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic65%
youthful120%
informal80%
natural120%
wholesome140%
refined120%
simple140%
Meaning & Etymology
Joy is derived from the English word 'joy', which originates from the Norman French 'joie' and Latin 'gaudium'. It signifies a state of intense, long-lasting happiness and contentment, often associated with well-being, success, or good fortune. The name has been used as a given name since the late 19th century.
Etymology
Original Form:
joy
Evolution:
Norman French 'joie' → Latin 'gaudium'
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy