Joy
Joy is a Christian girl name of English, from Old French origin, meaning “Joy, happiness, delight”.
| Meaning | Joy, happiness, delight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English, from Old French |
| Pronunciation | JOY |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Philippines, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Joy
Joy is simply the English word, which came from Old French joie and ultimately from Latin gaudium, 'gladness'. It was used occasionally as a name in the Middle Ages and was taken up by the Puritans among their virtue names. Its main period of popularity in English-speaking countries came in the early and mid twentieth century. Joy Adamson, author of Born Free, is one well-known bearer.
Is Joy a Christian name?
Joy is a word-name rather than a biblical one, but joy is named in Galatians 5 as one of the fruits of the Spirit, and many Christian families choose it with that in mind; it is also used without any religious sense.
How popular is Joy?
Used steadily but modestly in English-speaking countries, and common as a middle name.
Gifts with the name Joy
- Joy name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Joy baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Joy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joy mean?
Joy means 'Joy, happiness, delight'. It is of English, from Old French origin.
Is Joy a Christian name?
Joy is a word-name rather than a biblical one, but joy is named in Galatians 5 as one of the fruits of the Spirit, and many Christian families choose it with that in mind; it is also used without any religious sense.
How do you pronounce Joy?
Joy is pronounced JOY.
Is Joy a boy or girl name?
Joy is usually a girl name.