The nameJosy
Josy is a French name, mostly given to girls, a diminutive of Josette or Joséphine.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Like Joseph, it goes back to Hebrew, "God will add".
Origin
French, a diminutive.
History
First given in the early 1930s, Josy peaked in the late 1940s, stayed in use in the 1950s and 1960s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Josy
Josy in France
1957peak year (40 births)
990babies named Josy in France since 1900
Josy was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 315 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Josy. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 1957. Half of all babies named Josy in France were born before 1958, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josy mean?
Like Joseph, it goes back to Hebrew, "God will add".
What is the origin of the name Josy?
French, a diminutive.
Is Josy a girl's or a boy's name?
Josy is a girl's name.