Jocelyn
Jocelyn is a given name used for both men and women, though now predominantly female in English-speaking countries.
It derives from a Germanic name and was once common for men: Jocelyn was the bishop's name.
The spelling Jocelyn is standard; Joselyn and Josslyn are variants.
origin
1066 England conqueror
- GermanicOf Teutonic language stock
- BretonBrittany's Celtic language
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
- aristocraticOf hereditary nobility
noble · historical · surname · unisex · masculine · feminine · etymology · heritage
Norman
1066 England conqueror
aristocratic · noble · historical · surname · unisex · masculine · feminine · etymology · heritage · ancestral
trendy
Currently in vogue
- fashionableCurrently in style
- classicOf lasting excellence
- timelessUnaffected by eras
elegant · sophisticated · celebrity · notable · beloved · stylish · chic · modern · revival · resurgence
Joyce
Irish personal name