Female Name
Joye
ˈd͡ʒɔɪ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
authors
currently out of the US top 1000
happiness
isograms
joy
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
54/100
informal100%
common80%
wholesome120%
refined100%
simple120%
Meaning & Etymology
Joye is a variant of the name Joy, which originates from the Old French word 'joie', meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'. It is used both as a given name and a surname, often symbolizing a cheerful and positive disposition.
Etymology
Original Form:
Joy
Evolution:
The name Joye evolved from the Old French 'joie', which itself derived from the Latin 'gaudia', meaning 'joy' or 'delight'.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and historical linguistics studies.