Joyce

Meaning

“from Breton Judoc, 'lord', via Old French Josse; also an Irish surname”

Source

Cultural Notes

Joyce is a common surname in Ireland (Galway), made famous by James Joyce.

Popularity

Famous People Named Joyce

• •Joyce Carol Oates (author), Joyce DeWitt (actress), Joyce Grenfell (comedian)

Variants & Spellings

• Joice, Joy