About The girl Cat Name Joy

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Kitten girl name Joy

What's The Meaning Of The Cat Name Joy?

  • Joy \joy\ as a girl's name is pronounced joy. It is of Old French and Latin origin, and the meaning of Joy is "joy". Used in the Middle Ages, and made popular in the 17th century under the influence of the Puritans, to whom being "joyful in the Lord" was an important duty. In modern times, it generally signifies the parents' joy in their new-born child, or with the intention of wishing her a happy life. Joya and Joie (zhoh-EE, z'wah) are French.
  • Joy has 14 variant forms: Gioia, Gioya, Jioia, jioya, Joi, Joia, Joice, Joie, Joya, Joyann, Joyanna, Joyanne, Joye and Joyelle.
  • Baby names that sound like Joy are Jay, Jey, Jo and Joey.
  • View a list of the 25 names that reference Joy.

Pronunciation | Joy is pronounced: \joy\

Gender | Joy is a girl name

Origin | The Origin of Joy is: Latin
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