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Yeah, a bit. I picture roughly the same person that I do for Judy.

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I like Jocelyn more, although I think I'd use Joyce over Joy or Royce. Joy sounds lovely but too intense as a FN somehow, and I didn't really like the two I've met. Royce sounds more try-hard. Joyce seems like a steady, pleasant person; it's minimalist but not weak or exaggerated seeming.

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Joyce Briar
Joyce Raphaelle
Joyce Wren
Joyce Juliana
Joyce Rhea
Joyce Penelope
Joyce Bridget
Joyce Juniper
Joyce Dream
Joyce Rhiannon
Joyce Talia
Joyce Desiree

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I think it sounds pretty good as a MN for girl/unisex names that don't end with A or S
Stevie Joyce
Emery Joyce
Rowan Joyce
Brynn Joyce
Saylor Joyce
Astrid Joyce
Helen Joyce
Halo Joyce
Liberty Joyce
Marigold Joyce
Tegwen Joyce
Nadine Joyce

This message was edited 9/10/2023, 1:26 PM

I love Joyce; it’s such a wearable, charming name that’s highly underrated! I don’t care for Joy, because it’s way too tied with the word “joy”. For me, Joyce has that tie to “joy” (happiness), all while being subtle about it; it’s not using the word directly, which I like. I wish that Joyce were still common, but I guess a bit of uniqueness doesn’t hurt!

I used to love Joyce, not so much anymore. It feels very formal to me. I prefer Joy.

I like Joy much better. Joyce feels abrupt and not joyful.

I like it, however I prefer Joy. Joy feels fresher

It's dated, but I like it. Everything old can be made new again, no? ;)

It is an old lady name, but I kinda like it.

This message was edited 9/9/2023, 8:15 PM

Yes, too old lady. Joy is more timeless imo.

Yes too old lady