English Girl Names That Mean Joy
If you're hunting through English girl names that mean joy, you'll notice this meaning shows up in two very different ways: plain, sunny words and old names with joy quietly buried in their history.
Names165
OriginEnglish
MeaningJoy
GenderGirl
Some languages tuck happiness into myth or scripture. English mostly just says it outright. Sunny and Bliss are the actual English words for cheerfulness and delight, worn as names with no translation needed.
Other names on this page arrived at joy sideways, through older words and reworked etymologies. Lettie descends from Letitia, and Joyce picked up its joyful meaning through folk tradition rather than its original Breton root.
English girl names that mean joy, straight from the word itself
Sunny, Sunnie, and Sunni are all spellings of the same idea: bright weather turned into a name. Blythe works the same way, borrowed directly from the everyday word for a light, carefree mood. Blessyn takes a related but distinct word, blessing, and gives it a modern feminine spelling parents in religious communities often favor.
Cheerful names built from older English and compound roots
A second group carries joy inside older constructions rather than as a bare word. Ellery and its softer cousin Ellory trace to Hilary, meaning cheerful. Lowen is simply given as English for happy, while Eowyn combines Old English elements into 'horse joy,' familiar to many parents through Tolkien.
Names List
Sunny#390 in the U.S.From the English adjective sunny meaning bright, cheerful, or full of sunshine; used as a given name for Pronounced SUN-ee▶Lettie#757 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; a diminutive of Letitia, from the Latin laetitia meaning joy, gladness, or happinessPronounced LET-ee▶Joyce#1042 in the U.S.Lord; from the Breton/Celtic personal name Iodoc (lord), via Norman French Josce; later folk-etymologizedPronounced JOYSS▶Sunnie#1104 in the U.S.Sunny; a variant spelling of Sunny, from the English word sunny (bright, cheerful, like the sun)Pronounced SUN-ee▶Blessyn#1327 in the U.S.One who is a blessing; a gift and joyPronounced BLES-in▶Ellery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from HilaryPronounced EL-er-ee▶Sunni#1668 in the U.S.variant of Sunny, from the English word for bright, cheerful weatherPronounced SUN-ee▶Blythe#1862 in the U.S.CheerfulPronounced BLYETH▶Eowyn#1880 in the U.S.Horse joyPronounced AY-uh-wihn▶Ellory#1957 in the U.S.CheerfulPronounced EHL-awr-ee▶Lowen#2045 in the U.S.HappyPronounced LOW-ehn▶Bliss#2192 in the U.S.BlissPronounced BLIHS▶Tate#2260 in the U.S.cheerful, gladPronounced TAYT▶Jolee#2412 in the U.S.pretty, pleasant, joyfulPronounced JOH-lee▶Asher#2501 in the U.S.Happy, blessedPronounced ASH-uhr▶Edyn#2717 in the U.S.Pleasure, delightPronounced EE-dən▶Lark#3534 in the U.S.The singing bird, herald of dawn; from Middle English larke — also the word for a merry escapadePronounced LARK▶Karol#3775 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman' — also evoking the joyful Christmas carol; inPronounced KAIR-əl▶Joyice#4690 in the U.S.Joyice is a decorative spelling of Joyce, a name that comes through Middle English from the Breton Josse,Pronounced JOY-iss▶Ellary#5478 in the U.S.-ary spelling of Ellery — from a medieval form of Hilary ('cheerful, glad', Latin), or 'the alder-tree isPronounced EL-ə-ree▶Littie#5662 in the U.S.Littie is an old American pet name, most plausibly a short form of Letitia (Latin, 'joy, gladness') or anPronounced LIT-ee▶Lattie#5713 in the U.S.Lattie is an affectionate -ie pet form, most likely a spin on Lottie, itself short for Charlotte meaning Pronounced LAT-ee▶Floyce#6015 in the U.S.Floyce is best read as a blended coinage, joining the Floy- of Floy or Floyd (Floy itself a pet form of FPronounced FLOYSS▶Ileta#6196 in the U.S.Ileta reads as an I- elaboration of Leta, a name from the Latin laetus, 'glad' or 'joyful' (also seen in Pronounced eye-LEE-tuh▶Heavenlee#6228 in the U.S.A spelling of Heavenly — from the word heavenly, 'of the heavens; divine, blissful' (from Old English heoPronounced HEV-ən-lee▶Rejoice#6324 in the U.S.From the word rejoice — 'to feel or show great joy; to be glad' (via Old French rejoir)Pronounced rih-JOYSS▶Loeta#6616 in the U.S.Loeta is a variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus or laeta, meaning glad or joyful; it also sits near thePronounced loh-EE-tuh▶Carolle#6709 in the U.S.Carolle is a French-flavored spelling of Carol or Carole, a feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic fPronounced KAIR-ol▶Guyla#6923 in the U.S.Guyla is best explained as a phonetic variant of Gayla or Gail (English, from Abigail, 'father's joy') orPronounced GY-luh▶Elleri#6996 in the U.S.A spelling of Ellery — variously 'cheerful; joyful' (from Hilary) and 'from the alder-tree island' (Old EPronounced EL-er-ee▶Merry#7117 in the U.S.From the English word merry, 'cheerful; happy; full of gladness' (also a pet form of Mercy/Meredith); a wPronounced MAIR-ee▶Wonder#7208 in the U.S.From the English word wonder, 'a marvel; awe; amazement; a thing that fills with delight'; a word-name; wPronounced WUN-der▶Joyell#7239 in the U.S.Joyell joins the English word 'joy' to the French feminine ending -elle; it is a transparent coinage meanPronounced joy-EL▶Joyel#7709 in the U.S.Joyel is a small American coinage blending the English word Joy — 'gladness, delight' — with an -el/-ellePronounced joy-EL▶Revel#7853 in the U.S.From the English word revel, 'to revel; merrymaking; festivity; joyous celebration' (also an English surnPronounced REH-vel▶Charmian#7879 in the U.S.Charmian derives from the Greek kharma, 'joy, source of delight,' related to charis, 'grace.' It is best Pronounced KAR-mee-un▶Happiness#8093 in the U.S.From the English word happiness, 'happiness; joy; contentment; good fortune' (from hap, 'luck; chance'); Pronounced HAP-ee-nuss▶Latish#8138 in the U.S.Latish is a trimmed form of Latisha, the American name built from the La- prefix and Tisha, a pet form ofPronounced lah-TEESH▶Gayl#8326 in the U.S.Gayl is a trimmed spelling of Gail, itself a short form of Abigail, from Hebrew avigayil, 'my father is jPronounced GAYL▶Breezy#8510 in the U.S.From the English word breezy — 'light; airy; cheerful; carefree' (also a pet form of names like Briseis/BPronounced BREE-zee▶Carollee#8582 in the U.S.Carollee joins Carol and Lee into one written name. Carol comes from Carolus, the Latin form of Charles, Pronounced KAIR-uh-lee▶Happy#8605 in the U.S.From the English word happy — 'joyful; cheerful; fortunate' (via hap, 'luck; chance'); a word-name; we noPronounced HAP-ee▶Alyzea#8749 in the U.S.Alyzea reads as a decorative elaboration of Aliza/Aleeza, the Hebrew name meaning joyful, with a nod to EPronounced uh-LEE-zee-uh▶Glee#8755 in the U.S.Glee is an English word-name meaning joy or lively delight, from the Old English gleo, which also meant mPronounced GLEE▶Tatym#8873 in the U.S.A spelling of Tatum — an English place/surname, 'Tata's homestead/settlement' (a personal name + ham); asPronounced TAY-tum▶Blyss#9013 in the U.S.A spelling of Bliss — from the Old English bliss, 'perfect joy; gladness; happiness' (also a surname); wePronounced BLISS▶Latice#9190 in the U.S.Latice is a short form or respelling of Latisha and Leticia, names from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'glaPronounced luh-TEES▶Toye#9246 in the U.S.Toye is a short American girl's name usually read either as the affectionate word 'toy', long used to meaPronounced TOY▶Lovelee#9280 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Lovely — from the word, 'beautiful; delightful; full of love'; also read as Love +Pronounced LUV-lee▶Sharmain#9407 in the U.S.Sharmain is a phonetic respelling of Charmaine, a name whose roots are debated. It is often linked to LatPronounced shar-MAIN▶Sunflower#9455 in the U.S.From the word sunflower — the tall, golden flower that turns toward the sun; a flower/word-name, connotinPronounced SUN-flow-er▶Luwana#9802 in the U.S.Luwana is a phonetic spelling of Luana, a name popularized by a 1932 film set in Polynesia. It is often rPronounced loo-WAH-nuh▶Joycelynn#9838 in the U.S.A modern blend of Joyce ('joyful; a lord', from Latin/Breton) and Jocelyn ('a member of the Gauts'); routPronounced JOY-suh-lin▶Marni#9968 in the U.S.Variously from the Hebrew Marnina, 'to rejoice; cause of joy', and a pet form of Marina/Marion ('of the sPronounced MAR-nee▶Letesha#10116 in the U.S.Letesha is a phonetic variant of Letitia or Latisha, names from the Latin laetitia, meaning 'joy' or 'glaPronounced leh-TEE-shuh▶Tatumn#10164 in the U.S.A spelling of Tatum — from the Old English, 'Tata's homestead' (from Tata, 'cheerful/bringer of joy', + hPronounced TAY-tum▶Tayte#10167 in the U.S.A spelling of Tate — from the Old Norse teitr, 'cheerful; glad; bringer of joy'; used for both sexesPronounced TAYT▶Brightly#10392 in the U.S.A modern word-name from the English 'brightly', 'in a bright, radiant, cheerful way'; also echoes the -lePronounced BRYT-lee▶Edin#10472 in the U.S.As a girl's name Edin is usually read as a variant of Eden ('place of delight; paradise') or as a short, Pronounced EH-din▶Heavenleigh#10537 in the U.S.A -leigh spelling of the word Heavenly ('of the heavens; divine; blissful'), used as a virtue/word name. Pronounced HEV-un-lee▶Gaile#10806 in the U.S.Gaile is a decorative spelling of Gail/Gayle, originally a short form of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigail, 'mPronounced GAYL▶Sonni#10949 in the U.S.A cheerful spelling of Sunny/Sonny, 'sunshine; bright; cheerful' — a nickname-name grown into its own. WaPronounced SON-ee▶Taetum#10969 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Tatum, an English surname from Old English, 'Tata's homestead' — Tata being a bynaPronounced TAY-tum▶Winston#11019 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname, variously 'joy stone' or 'friend's town/settlement.' Famous vPronounced WIN-stun▶Aeowyn#11087 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Eowyn, the shield-maiden of Rohan in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' — frPronounced AY-oh-win▶Joice#11102 in the U.S.Joice is a variant spelling of Joyce, which came to English through the medieval name Josse, from the BrePronounced JOYSS▶Bee#11226 in the U.S.A tiny one-beat name: Bee reads either as the busy garden insect (a sweet nature pick) or as a pet form oPronounced BEE▶Bonnibel#11245 in the U.S.Bonnibel blends bonny ('good; pretty; cheerful,' from French bon) with belle ('beautiful'), giving 'good Pronounced BON-ih-bel▶Brightyn#11254 in the U.S.A modern respelling playing on the word bright ('shining; luminous; cheerful') and the place name BrightoPronounced BRY-tin▶Dot#11329 in the U.S.A short pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God.' Used as a standalone name, Dot is smPronounced DOT▶Lateasha#11333 in the U.S.Lateasha is a coined American name of the later twentieth century, formed with the popular prefix La- andPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Effy#11334 in the U.S.A pet form of Euphemia, from the Greek Euphemia, 'well-spoken; of good repute; auspicious speech.' Used aPronounced EF-ee▶Joia#11541 in the U.S.From the Italian Gioia, 'joy; delight; jewel,' respelled Joia; also read as a variant of the English Joy.Pronounced JOY-ah▶Joye#11591 in the U.S.A one-syllable respelling of Joy, the English word 'great happiness; delight' -- also an old form of JoycPronounced JOY▶Laury#11663 in the U.S.A pet form of Laura or Lauren, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel' (a symbol of victory and honor). Warm, famPronounced LOR-ee▶Roena#11716 in the U.S.An early-1900s variant of Rowena, a name of uncertain Old English/Germanic roots often read as 'fame' + 'Pronounced roh-EE-nuh▶Rozie#11918 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosie, the affectionate pet form of Rose, from Latin Rosa ('rose'). Sweet, retro, Pronounced ROH-zee▶Rubee#11919 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Ruby, the red gemstone, from Latin rubeus ('red'). A cheerful vintage jewel name iPronounced ROO-bee▶Tatelynn#12008 in the U.S.Tatelynn joins Tate (from a surname/Old Norse 'teitr', 'cheerful') with the popular -lynn suffix. A moderPronounced TAYT-lin▶Winny#12047 in the U.S.Winny is a spelling of Winnie, a short form of Winifred, from Welsh Gwenfrewi ('blessed reconciliation; hPronounced WIN-ee▶Caryl#12097 in the U.S.Caryl is a variant of Carol, a feminine form linked to Charles (Germanic karl, 'free man'), also read as Pronounced KAIR-il▶Abbi#12129 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Abigail, from the Hebrew for 'my father's joy; source of joy.' The -i ending giPronounced AB-ee▶Bonnibelle#12344 in the U.S.A charming blend of the Scots-English bonny ('pretty; fair; cheerful') and the French belle ('beautiful')Pronounced BON-ee-bel▶Carolann#12375 in the U.S.A combo of Carol (from Charles, 'free man,' also 'song of joy') and Ann (from Hannah, 'grace; favor'), wrPronounced KAIR-oh-lan▶Daizie#12417 in the U.S.A playful respelling of Daisy, from the Old English 'day's eye' (the flower that opens with the sun). ChePronounced DAY-zee▶Dayzie#12444 in the U.S.A playful respelling of Daisy, from the Old English 'day's eye' (the flower that opens with the sun). ChePronounced DAY-zee▶Delight#12453 in the U.S.A word name from the English delight, 'great pleasure; joy; a source of happiness' (via Old French delit)Pronounced dih-LYTE▶Dotty#12473 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek for 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, 'God'). A cheerful, vintPronounced DOT-ee▶Edynn#12477 in the U.S.A modern -ynn respelling of Eden, from the Hebrew for 'place of delight; paradise.' The trendy ending makPronounced EE-din▶Ezzie#12546 in the U.S.A cheerful nickname-name arising as a pet form of Esther, Esme, Elizabeth, or Ezra-family names. Used on Pronounced EZ-ee▶Halee#12590 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Haley/Hailey, from the Old English words for 'hay' and 'meadow/clearing' — a 'hay Pronounced HAY-lee▶Joyanna#12701 in the U.S.Joyanna is a modern compound of Joy (English, 'gladness; delight') and Anna (from the Hebrew Hannah, 'graPronounced joy-AN-uh▶Merrill#12975 in the U.S.From the English surname Merrill, derived either from the medieval female name Muriel ('shining sea') or Pronounced MEH-ril▶Ramyah#13107 in the U.S.Ramyah reads mainly as a modern American coinage in the -iyah/-yah family (Amiyah, Zaniyah). It may also Pronounced rah-MY-ah▶Ticia#13119 in the U.S.Ticia is a clipped form drawn from the middle of Leticia (from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness') or PatricPronounced TEE-shuh▶Seeley#13237 in the U.S.An English surname from the Old English saelig, 'blessed; happy; fortunate' - familiar to some as Agent SPronounced SEE-lee▶Charmin#13526 in the U.S.Charmin clips Charmaine, from Greek Charmian ('delight, joy'); many parents also connected it to the EnglPronounced shar-MEEN▶Leetta#13581 in the U.S.Leetta is an ornate variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus, glad or joyful, dressed with the fashionable Pronounced lee-ET-uh▶Joyceann#13665 in the U.S.Joyceann is a mid-century compound of Joyce, from the medieval Josse (and folk-linked to joy), and Ann, tPronounced JOYS-an▶Bonny#13705 in the U.S.From the Scots and northern English bonny, 'pretty; fair; cheerful,' itself likely from the French bon, 'Pronounced BON-ee▶Tish#13750 in the U.S.Tish is an affectionate short form of Letitia, and sometimes of Patricia. Letitia comes from the Latin laPronounced TISH▶Elasia#13915 in the U.S.A modern coinage built from the popular El- opening plus an -asia ending, sitting near Elysia (Greek 'bliPronounced eh-LAY-zhuh▶Elesia#13919 in the U.S.Read either as a spelling of Elysia — from the Greek Elysian fields, the blessed place, hence 'blissful' Pronounced eh-LEE-zhuh▶Ellawynn#13929 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Ella (from a Germanic root, or short for Eleanor) to the -wynn ending, which echoePronounced EL-uh-win▶Felisha#13984 in the U.S.A phonetic American respelling of Felicia, from Latin felix, 'happy, fortunate, lucky'. The meaning ridesPronounced fuh-LEE-shuh▶Ferrah#13986 in the U.S.A respelling of Arabic Farah, 'joy, happiness, delight', also known in the West through the spelling FarrPronounced FEH-rah▶Gayle#14005 in the U.S.A spelling of Gail, itself a short form of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigayil — 'my father rejoices' or 'my faPronounced GAYL▶Carolanne#14133 in the U.S.Carolanne joins Carol - a feminine of Charles, from Germanic for 'free man', and also the word for a joyfPronounced KAIR-oh-lan▶Farran#14145 in the U.S.Farran is chiefly a surname pressed into use as a first name. Its likeliest root is Old French ferrant, 'Pronounced FAIR-uhn▶Jovey#14230 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, most often read as a spin on Jovie (from jovial, 'merry; cheerful,' via Latin Pronounced JOH-vee▶Joyann#14231 in the U.S.A mid-century American blend of Joy ('gladness; delight,' from Latin gaudia) and Ann (from Hebrew Hannah,Pronounced joy-AN▶Joylynn#14232 in the U.S.A modern American blend of Joy ('gladness; delight') with the popular suffix -lynn (from Lynn, itself froPronounced JOY-lin▶Kailie#14234 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, a modern coinage (from Kay + Lee, or an elaboration of Kayla). Cheerful anPronounced KAY-lee▶Joyelle#14378 in the U.S.A modern extension of Joy ('joy; great happiness; delight') with the French-styled -elle ending, akin to Pronounced joy-EL▶Joyful#14379 in the U.S.The English word joyful ('full of joy; feeling or showing great happiness') used directly as a virtue namPronounced JOY-ful▶Joylyn#14380 in the U.S.A modern blend of Joy (the English word, 'joy; gladness; delight') with the -lyn ending. A bright, cheerfPronounced JOY-lin▶Laria#14426 in the U.S.A rare modern name with no documented etymology. It sits beside Lara (Russian short form of Larisa) and IPronounced LAH-ree-uh▶Layomie#14442 in the U.S.A rare recent name with no settled etymology. It may draw on the Yoruba element layo ('joy', as in AdelayPronounced lay-OH-mee▶Macari#14511 in the U.S.Macari is an Italian and Sicilian surname, related to the Greek makarios, 'blessed; happy' (the root behiPronounced muh-KAR-ee▶Leeta#14566 in the U.S.Leeta is a spelling variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus, glad or joyful, and linked in myth to Leto, mPronounced LEE-tuh▶Merrily#14630 in the U.S.The English adverb merrily, 'cheerfully; in a merry way', from Old English myrige, 'pleasant'. It is usedPronounced MER-uh-lee▶Leatrice#14652 in the U.S.A coined blend of Lea (Leah) and Beatrice (Latin, 'she who brings happiness'), popularized by the silent-Pronounced LEE-uh-triss▶Latesha#14786 in the U.S.Latesha is a coined American name blending the La- prefix with the -tesha/-ticia sound of Leticia, from LPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Pharah#14810 in the U.S.Most naturally a respelling of Farah — the Arabic farah, 'joy; happiness'. The Ph- spelling is modern styPronounced FAR-uh▶Roniyah#14879 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining a Ron- opening to the -iyah ending seen in Aaliyah, Aniyah, and ManiyahPronounced roh-NEE-uh▶Sadi#14908 in the U.S.Usually a pared-down spelling of Sadie, itself a pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'lady; noblewoman'). SeparatePronounced SAY-dee▶Farron#14917 in the U.S.Farron is used here as a girl's name drawn from an English surname, itself from the Old French 'ferrant',Pronounced FAIR-uhn▶Skilar#14979 in the U.S.A respelling of Skylar, itself an English phonetic form of the Dutch surname Schuyler, generally taken asPronounced SKY-lur▶Carilyn#15205 in the U.S.Carilyn is a respelled, blended form of Carolyn, itself a variant of Caroline. The root Carol traces to CPronounced KAIR-uh-lin▶Gayla#15242 in the U.S.Most likely an elaboration of Gay or Gayle, from Gail, a short form of Abigail (Hebrew, 'my father's joy'Pronounced GAY-luh▶Abbigayle#15306 in the U.S.Abbigayle is a decorative respelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' or 'my fathPronounced AB-ih-gayl▶Toyia#15457 in the U.S.Toyia is a coined elaboration of Toya, best known from Latoya (a La- prefixed name whose second element mPronounced TOY-ee-uh▶Latishia#15469 in the U.S.Latishia is a spelling of Latisha, which combines the La- prefix with Leticia/Tisha; through Leticia it tPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Lateisha#15581 in the U.S.Lateisha is a modern American coinage joining the La- prefix to a -teisha sound, closely echoing Latisha Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Azaleigh#15589 in the U.S.A -leigh spelling of Azalea, the bright spring-blooming shrub (from Greek azaleos, 'dry'). A cheerful floPronounced AZ-uh-lee▶Edengrace#15763 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Eden (Hebrew, 'place of delight; paradise') with Grace ('grace; favor'), written asPronounced EE-din-grays▶Lateshia#15776 in the U.S.Lateshia is a phonetic spelling of Latisha, an African American favorite derived from Letitia/Leticia, frPronounced lah-TEE-shah▶Charmi#15790 in the U.S.A name that echoes the English word 'charm' ('delight; allure'); it is separately an Indian (Gujarati) giPronounced CHAR-mee▶Alysah#15822 in the U.S.Alysah is a decorative respelling that blends Alyssa with Aliza. Alyssa comes from the alyssum flower, whPronounced uh-LEE-suh▶Abagayle#15918 in the U.S.Abagayle is a heavily respelled form of Abigail, from the Hebrew 'Avigayil', usually translated 'my fathePronounced AB-ah-gale▶Holleigh#16141 in the U.S.A modern -leigh respelling of Holly, from the Old English for the holly tree - the bright evergreen of miPronounced HOL-ee▶Joycie#16266 in the U.S.Joycie is an affectionate -ie form of Joyce, which traces to the Norman name Josse, honoring the Breton sPronounced JOY-see▶Jerri#16284 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Geraldine (feminine of Gerald, 'ruler with the spear'), or of names like JerilynPronounced JAIR-ee▶Kaleea#16391 in the U.S.A modern spelling with no documented etymology of its own. Its nearest documented neighbour is the HawaiiPronounced kuh-LEE-uh▶Lajoy#16600 in the U.S.Lajoy joins the fashionable La- prefix to the word-name Joy, from the Middle English joie, 'gladness, delPronounced luh-JOY▶Ranita#16814 in the U.S.Ranita is a Hebrew girl's name from ranah, 'to sing, to rejoice,' giving 'song' or 'joy.' In American usePronounced ruh-NEE-tuh▶Caroll#16976 in the U.S.Caroll is a spelling variant of Carol, which began as a short form of Caroline — the feminine of Charles,Pronounced KAIR-uhl▶Sharol#17259 in the U.S.Sharol reads as a blend of Sharon and Carol. Sharon is a Hebrew place name, the fertile 'Plain of Sharon'Pronounced SHAIR-ul▶Sparkle#17297 in the U.S.From the English word sparkle, 'a small flash of shining light; to glitter and shine.' A joyful, luminousPronounced SPAR-kul▶Farin#17418 in the U.S.Farin is best read as a variant of Farrin or Farrah. Farrah comes from the Arabic for 'joy' or 'happinessPronounced FAIR-in▶Joyanne#17449 in the U.S.Joyanne is a compound name joining Joy, the English word for gladness (from Latin gaudia), with Anne, froPronounced joy-ANN▶Winley#17499 in the U.S.A modern surname-style coinage; by its parts (win, 'friend; joy,' + leah, 'meadow') it reads 'friend's mePronounced WIN-lee▶Wynlee#17529 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the Welsh element wyn/gwyn ('white; fair; blessed; joy') with the fashionable -lPronounced WIN-lee▶Zeldy#17563 in the U.S.A pet form that echoes Zelda, itself a short form of Griselda ('grey fighting maid') and used in Yiddish Pronounced ZEL-dee▶Joyah#17709 in the U.S.A modern extension of Joy ('joy; great happiness; delight') with a soft -ah ending, in the word-name tradPronounced JOY-uh▶Lecia#17997 in the U.S.Lecia is a clipped form drawn from the ends of Alicia, Felicia or Leticia — Latin-rooted names meaning 'nPronounced LEE-shuh▶Latecia#18014 in the U.S.Latecia is a spelling in the Latisha/Leticia family, all growing from the Latin laetitia ('joy, gladness'Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Joylene#18634 in the U.S.Joylene joins the word-name Joy, from Old French 'joie' and Latin 'gaudium' (joy, gladness), with the fasPronounced JOY-leen▶Merri#18652 in the U.S.Merri is a bright spelling of the English word merry ('joyful, cheerful'), and it can also serve as a shoPronounced MAIR-ee▶Teasha#18933 in the U.S.Teasha is a modern coinage whose sound echoes Aisha, from the Arabic for 'alive' or 'living', and Tisha, Pronounced TEE-shuh▶Tysha#19099 in the U.S.Tysha is a clipped, respelled form of Latisha (or Latoya-era coinages) and cousin to Tisha, drawn from LePronounced TY-shuh▶Trixy#20356 in the U.S.Trixy is a playful spelling of Trixie, the pet form of Beatrix and Beatrice. The Latin root is usually rePronounced TRIK-see▶HainaNo single documented etymology. Haina sits near Arabic and Japanese Hana ('happiness'; 'flower') and nearPronounced HAY-nah▶IlaraA modern spelling with no single documented route. Its nearest documented neighbour is the Italian IlariaPronounced ih-LAR-uh▶WynsleeWynslee is a modern respelling in the Winslet/Winsley family; the -ley ending is Old English leah, 'clearPronounced WINZ-lee▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most straightforward English girl name meaning joy?
Bliss is the clearest example, since it's simply the English word for perfect happiness used as a first name, with no history to unpack.
Is Joyce actually related to the word joy?
Not originally. Joyce comes from the Breton name Iodoc meaning 'lord,' but it was folk-etymologized as 'joyful' long ago and is now firmly grouped with joy names.
Are Sunny, Sunnie, and Sunni different names?
They're the same name in three spellings. Sunny is the original word name, while Sunnie and Sunni are stylistic variants popular with parents wanting a less common look.
Is Eowyn really an English name meaning joy?
Eowyn is built from Old English elements meaning 'horse joy,' and it's widely known today as the shieldmaiden from The Lord of the Rings.