Joss Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joss Name at a Glance

Name	Joss
Meaning	Diminutive of Jocelyn: One of the Goths'. Introduced into Britam as a masculine name during the Norman Conquest, Jocelyn was adopted as a feminine first name in the early 20th century.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Joss Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joss means “Diminutive of Jocelyn: One of the Goths'. Introduced into Britam as a masculine name during the Norman Conquest, Jocelyn was adopted as a feminine first name in the early 20th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Joss Name Origin

Our database records Joss under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Joss a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Joss is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Joss

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