TheNameDBJoy
FeminineMeaning
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'joie' and Latin 'gaudium' meaning joy or gladness. The name became used as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
About the Name Joy
Joy is a virtue name that directly represents the emotion of happiness and delight. It gained popularity as a given name during the Victorian era when virtue names were fashionable.