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Joyce

Derived from the Breton name Judoc, meaning "lord", through the medieval form Josse.

Meaning and origin

Joyce has medieval roots in Josse, the Anglicized version of Judoc, a Breton name meaning lord.

How to pronounce Joyce

English (US)JOYS

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