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Josceline

JOS-uh-leen

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“Medieval English form of Jocelyn, from Germanic Gaudentius. Historic and literary, with roots in Norman nobility; appeals to those seeking authentic medieval femininity.”

Popularity Over Time

Josceline US popularity rank over timeRank 18868 in 2009 to rank 8945 in 1998. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#8945#13907#18868199220002016

Josceline is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

GermanicNorman

Syllables

3

Nicknames

JoscieJosyCelineJoss

Style

RomanticLiteraryClassicGrandElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Josceline of Louvain (historical)
  • Josceline Dimbleby (author)

People Also Ask

Medieval English form of Jocelyn, from Germanic Gaudentius. Historic and literary, with roots in Norman nobility; appeals to those seeking authentic medieval femininity.

Josceline is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Josceline include Joscie, Josy, Celine, Joss.

Names that pair beautifully with Josceline include Cordelia, Beatrice, Rosalind.