Josie
Josie is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via English origin, meaning “God will add”.
| Meaning | God will add |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via English |
| Pronunciation | JOH-see |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Josie
Josie began as a pet form of Josephine and so shares its root, the Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add'. It can also serve as a short form of Josefina or Joselyn. Long used as a nickname, it became a given name in its own right in the twentieth century, and it was popularised in pop culture by the comic and cartoon Josie and the Pussycats. Its bright, friendly sound has helped it stand on its own.
Is Josie a Christian name?
Through Josephine, Josie carries a faint link to Saint Joseph, but today it is generally chosen as a cheerful name rather than for religious reasons.
How popular is Josie?
Fairly popular in the US and UK, often chosen as a full name rather than a nickname.
Gifts with the name Josie
- Josie name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Josie baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Josie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josie mean?
Josie means 'God will add'. It is of Hebrew, via English origin.
Is Josie a Christian name?
Through Josephine, Josie carries a faint link to Saint Joseph, but today it is generally chosen as a cheerful name rather than for religious reasons.
How do you pronounce Josie?
Josie is pronounced JOH-see.
Is Josie a boy or girl name?
Josie is usually a girl name.