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Joyce
joys
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1
An English and Irish surname, most famously borne by the novelist James Joyce.
"James Joyce's Ulysses is considered a landmark of modern literature."
2
A female given name, popularly linked (though not directly derived) from the word "joy."
"Joyce has worked as a librarian for over twenty years."
How to Use Joyce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname and first name that sounds like "joy" but actually has a different, older origin.
Easily confused with
james joyce
Word Forms
Joyces plural
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Etymology
From the medieval given name Josse, ultimately from a Breton word meaning "lord" — its link to "joy" is a popular but mistaken folk association.