Jocelyn
Jocelyn is a girl name of Germanic, via Norman French origin, meaning “Of the Gauts (a Germanic tribe)”.
| Meaning | Of the Gauts (a Germanic tribe) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic, via Norman French |
| Pronunciation | JOS-uh-lin |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France |
Meaning and origin of Jocelyn
Jocelyn comes from the Old French Joscelin, a diminutive of the Germanic name Gauzelin, built on the name of the Gauts, a Germanic tribe. It arrived in England with the Normans as a man's name, and it is still sometimes used for men in France. In the twentieth century it became mainly a girl's name in English-speaking countries. The popular meaning 'joyful' comes from its resemblance to joy, not from its origin.
Is Jocelyn a religious name?
Jocelyn has no religious background; it began as a medieval tribal name.
How popular is Jocelyn?
A steady girl's name in North America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jocelyn mean?
Jocelyn means 'Of the Gauts (a Germanic tribe)'. It is of Germanic, via Norman French origin.
Does Jocelyn have a religious meaning?
Jocelyn has no religious background; it began as a medieval tribal name.
How do you pronounce Jocelyn?
Jocelyn is pronounced JOS-uh-lin.
Is Jocelyn a boy or girl name?
Jocelyn is usually a girl name.