The nameJosselyne
Josselyne is a form of Jocelyne, mostly given in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Breton
Meaning
Like Jocelyne, it is linked to Josse, the name of a Breton saint, with a diminutive suffix. Josse is thought to come from the Breton iud, "lord".
Origin
Breton, through Jocelyn and Jocelyne.
History
Found since the 1920s, Josselyne peaked just after the Second World War, alongside Jocelyne. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Josselyne
Josselyne in France
Josselyne was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 1,030 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Josselyne. Its rise began around 1935, and it peaked in 1946. Half of all babies named Josselyne in France were born before 1951, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Josselyne in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josselyne mean?
Like Jocelyne, it is linked to Josse, the name of a Breton saint, with a diminutive suffix. Josse is thought to come from the Breton iud, "lord".
What is the origin of the name Josselyne?
Breton, through Jocelyn and Jocelyne.
Is Josselyne a girl's or a boy's name?
Josselyne is a girl's name.