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Journee
Pronounced JUR-nee /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/High
Meaning: Journey; a day's travel; from Old French journée, from Latin diurnum (of the day)High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Journee is a creative respelling of the English word 'journey,' which comes from Old French journée (meaning a day's travel or a day's work), itself from Latin diurnum ('of the day'). As a given name it is a modern American coinage, part of the broader trend for inspirational word names — conveying the idea that life is a meaningful journey.
Journee entered the U.S. girls' top 1000 in the 2010s and has been climbing steadily. It is part of a family of similarly spelled alternative word names (Journey, Jurnee) popular in African American naming communities and beyond. The actress Jurnee Smollett has given the sound additional visibility.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Jurnee Smollett (b. 1986)American actress known for <em>True Blood</em> and <em>Birds of Prey</em>.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Journee mean?
Journee is a variant spelling of Journey, from Old French journée meaning 'a day's travel,' now used as an inspirational word name.
How do you pronounce Journee?
Journee is pronounced JUR-nee (/ˈdʒɜːr.ni/) — two syllables with stress on the first.
Is Journee a boy or girl name?
Journee is used almost exclusively as a girl's name.
How popular is Journee?
Journee has been climbing the U.S. charts since the 2010s, driven by the popularity of inspirational word names.