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Joyce

Pronunciation: JOYS (key)

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Origin of the name Joyce:

Evolution of the obsolete Jocosa, which is derived from the Latin jocosa (merry, happy). Originally a male name, Joyce is now more commonly bestowed upon females.

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Joyce has become a universally applied name worldwide. It's feasibility has transcended continental borders to become heard of in many parts of Asia. Joyce is a wonderful name! =D

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This is my mom's name and she is such a joyful person!

There is a very annoying, skinny, buck-toothed, blond, superficial girl that I work with named Joyce and I can't stand her, or the name since Ive met her. Not to be too negative or anything. I get along with everyone, she just gets on my nerves. She is one of those people that talks unneccessarily loud about herself to make sure everyone hears her.

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Joycie

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Dr. Joyce Brothers, advice columnist and TV psychologist
Joyce DeWitt, American actress who played Janet on "Three's Company"
Joyce Carol Oates, American novelist
Joyce Kilmer, American Catholic poet ("Trees"), WWI soldier

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