Josslyn

Josslyn is an unusual form of the English and French name Jocelyn, meaning 'the god/goddess'. The name has its origins in the Old French, originally male Joscelin, which in turn goes back to the Germanic name Gautzelin. This connects the Germanic tribe name Gaut (god) with a diminutive suffix.

What does the name Josslyn mean?

Josslyn is a rare variation of the name Jocelyn, both in English and French, meaning 'the god/goddess'. It is derived from the Old French name Joscelin, which was historically male, and has its roots in the Germanic Gautzelin. This name combines the name of the Germanic tribe Gaut (god) with a diminutive suffix. A notable bearer of this name was Josslyn Hay, the 22nd Earl of Erroll, who died in 1941. Other predominantly female variants of Jocelyn include Jocelin, Joceline, Jocelyne, Jocelynn, Josceline, Joselien, Joselin, Joselina, Joseline, Joselyn, Joslin, Josline, Joslyn, Josselin, and Josseline, as well as the short forms Jocie and Jocy.

Where does the name Josslyn come from?

Josslyn is a unisex first name that originates from Old French and Germanic, carrying the meaning 'the goddess'.

How do you pronounce Josslyn?

Dschoslin

Popularity

In Germany, Josslyn is considered a rare first name. It has not made a mark in the German name charts so far. Its best placement was in 2013, when it ranked 1,845th in the Italian name charts. From 1999 to 2024, Josslyn was given as a first name in Italy fewer than ten times, leading to a ranking position of 5,981. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Josslyn (song by Olivia O'Brien)