Why Joyce Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Joyce” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Joyce” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Ecyoj.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Yocej.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Joyce
The true meaning of ‘Joyce’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Joyce is a name that connotes you are ahead of your time. Your intelligence and brightness will enable you to achieve great things in your lifetime. A master builder! Respected by many and considered an authority on many subjects. A downside to your personality is stubbornness.
Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.
When people hear the name Joyce, they perceive you as someone who is gentle, sensitive and intuitive. Predatory individuals see you as an easy target. You attract the opposite sex with your passion and attentive nature. The exquisite sense of beauty and excellent taste you show makes others admire you. You are patient and understanding when listening to other people’s problems.
You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.
Your most likely vocation: engineer, educator, businessman, farmer, scientist, manufacturer, professor, legal practitioner, keeper of stores, builder.
Lucky colors: All shades of gray and bright blues
Lucky gem(s): Sapphire
Lucky day(s): Thursday
Lucky botanicals: Lesser celandine, sage, spinach, wintergreen, medlar
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Hey Joyce! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Word scramble JOYCE. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Joyce Popular?
“Joyce” is the 18th most popular baby girl’s name in Indiana as reported in the 1938 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 363 babies in Indiana have the same name as you in 1938. A total of 12,765 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1942 with a total of 16,727 babies. That’s a lot of baby Joyces.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Joyce” was recorded 510,362 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Joyces to occupy the country of Maldives with an estimated population of 451,738.
The name first appeared in the year 1882 and given to seven newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1924 with a rank of #83 nationwide and was registered 3,532 times as a baby girl’s name. Joyce became a popular girl’s name in the state of Vermont in the year 1932. It ranked #3 with 70 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1942 in the state of New York with 1,274 baby girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Arkansas for 48 years from 1923 to 1970 (may not be consecutive).
For the past eight decades (1939 to 2018), the name “Joyce” was recorded 355,340 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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