Jolie
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jolie
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Jolie is a girl's name that is considered an English name with roots in French. Its literal translation into German is 'the Pretty', 'the Beautiful', but also 'the Cheerful', 'the Happy', and 'the Lovely'.
What does the name Jolie mean?
Jolie is a girl's name that is considered an English first name with French roots. The direct translation into German means 'the Pretty' or 'the Beautiful', but terms like 'the Cheerful', 'the Happy', and 'the Lovely' also apply. The name comes from the Old French word joli(e) or jolif, which means 'pretty', 'cute', 'clever', and 'cheerful'. Jolie is especially common in England, the Netherlands, and the USA. Other variants include Joli, Jolee, and Joly. Additionally, Jolie is also known as a surname. The name became famous through the American actress Angelina Jolie, whose surname was originally her middle name.
Where does the name Jolie come from?
The name Jolie has its roots in Old French and means 'the Pretty'. The Old French
How do you pronounce Jolie?
The pronunciation of Jolie sounds soft and melodic. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Jo-lie' [ʒoˈliː] or [ˈʒoːli]. It begins with a gentle, voiced sound that gives the name a certain elegance. The long 'I' in the second syllable adds brightness to the sound. The open, vowel-rich structure allows the name to resonate harmoniously. Jolie thus appears delicate and stylish – feminine, modern, and characterized by a French lightness.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Jolie enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 457th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it ranked 140th. In the last ten years, Jolie has been given as a first name about 1,300 times, placing it 450th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 441st.
Nicknames & pet names
Jo / Jojo / Joliechen / Jolien / Joll / Jolli / Jüliette / Lil / Lili / Lio
Similar first names
Famous people
- Angelina Jolie (actress)
- Jolie Gabor (mother of Zsa Zsa, Eva, and Magda Gabor)
- Jolie Holland (musician)
- Jolie Lindholm (American musician)
- Jolie Stahl (painter from the USA)
- Nadine Jolie Courtney (American author)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jolie
Where does the name Jolie come from?
The name Jolie has its roots in Old French and means 'the Pretty'.
What does the name Jolie mean?
Jolie means 'the Pretty', but also encompasses meanings like 'the Cheerful', 'the Happy', and 'the Lovely'.
How popular is the name Jolie?
Jolie is particularly widespread in countries like England, the Netherlands, and the USA.