Joscelyn Name Meaning & Origin
Joscelyn
Origin of the name Jocelyn:
A transferred use of the surname derived from the French Joscelin. Joscelin is derived from the obsolete Gautzelin, which finds its root in the Germanic tribal name Gauts. Jocelyn was originally bestowed upon male children, but now it is an exclusively female name.
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- Comments and insights on the name Joscelyn
I’m a Jocelyn but my parents spelled it Josslyne giving me also the nickname of Joss, or Jossie I love my name and the act that it’s so unique! I can honestly say I’ve never met another Josslyne with either spelling!!
- Personal experiences with the name Joscelyn
People said it was weird ,and that it was the incorrect way to spell it.People called me Jose ,because it started wit a J and in Spanish it sounds like Jose.
- Nicknames for Joscelyn
Joscey,jochy,josh,and joes
- Meanings and history of the name Joscelyn
I've never found out the real meaning of my name ,but one day I will.The history of my name it that I was born 2 months early so my mom did not have a name at the moment my aunt came with a book ,and she said if you and "S"and"C" it will mean something different ,and with a "Y" the at the end the meaning will change once again.That is all I know at the moment.I really wish to know the meaning might make me feel better about myself.
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