Baby name
Joyce
/JOYS/
Meaning
“Merry or joyful”
From Old French joise, derived from Latin jocosa meaning 'merry' or 'joyful'.
How it ages.
Charming but firmly rooted in the early 20th century, likely to feel vintage rather than revival-ready for some time.
The cultural moment.
Having a quiet vintage revival in the UK and Ireland; grandmother-chic is almost there.