This 3-letter female first name that evokes joy is growing strongly

Never has the first name been used so much to designate the individual, whether at school, at work, or in a more private setting. The first name, more than the last name, is now the central element of our identity. The choice of parents is all the more decisive. Doctissimo helps you find inspiration thanks to the expertise of the authors of the book L’Officiel des Prénoms (First Editions). Here is a short feminine first name that should please many future parents.

Joy, a first name that evokes joy

Joy means “joy” in Latin. Despite the simplicity of its 3 letters, this first name is more complex than it seems. It comes from the feminine noun “goie”, itself derived from Latin Gaudia, “joy”, in use from the 11th century in France. Joy, its anglicized form, appeared across the Channel a century later, first in the form of a name, then a first name. It is spreading all the more as Joy can also be considered as a derivative of Joyce, an anglicized form of Josse, in reference to Saint Josse. It would have been imported from France during the invasion of William the Conqueror’s troops in the 11th century. Joyce then becomes a surname and then an essentially male English first name.

This English female first name is worn by 9,000 people in France. But its popularity continues to grow and it is now part of the top 100 most given first names in France. We particularly like its singing sound and its very short format, popular with many couples looking for a first name for their future child.

In terms of character, little Joys are daring, original and full of energy girls. They love to explore the world and seduce those around them with their colorful personality.

A rapidly growing name

Number 1 in the hit parade for 8 weeks in 1992, Joy causes the number of first name assignments to jump, from 100 to 500 births in one year. In 2015, an American film called Joy, by David Russell, enjoyed worldwide success, followed by an American series of the same name in 2016. These references undoubtedly contribute to the rise of the first name in the national top 60. His career is still in its early stages in French-speaking countries. Unless these 3 letters with such a positive meaning are enough, in these troubled times, to ensure its breakthrough.

Joy is today one of the fast-growing first names in the top 200. The experts from the Official Names book present the female choices in the top 100: Alma, Amélia, Ava, Billie, Céleste, Diane, Ella , Ellie, Esmée, Joy, Lyana, Naya, Nelya, Nour and Ruby are the rising stars of the year. Some of these first names could also establish themselves in the elite.

Indeed, it responds to a strong demand from future parents: short first names (1 to 2 syllables). Here is also a (non-exhaustive) list of very short first names appreciated by couples: Alba, Alix, Alma, Alya, Ambre, Anna, Anouk, Aria, Ava, Aya, Billie, Camille, Charlie, Chloé, Diane, Éden , Ella, Ellie, Emna, Emy, Esmée, Éva, Flora, Gaby, Hope, Inès, Iris, Isla, Izia, Jade, Jazz, Jeanne, Joy, Julia, June, Kenza, Léna, Leya, Lila, Lily, Lina , Lise, Liv, Lola, Lou, Louise, Luna, Lya, Maddy, Maé, Maya, Mia, Mila, Naé, Naya, Nelya, Nina, Nora(h), Nour, Pia, Romy, Rose, Sara(h) , Sasha, Sofia, Tess, Thaïs, Théa, Uma, Yuna, Zia.

Slide: The top short female names