Joy
happiness, delight (English)
Joy is a english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 62, with 80,171 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
happiness, delight (English)
Joy originates as an English virtue and vocabulary name expressing gladness or great happiness. In the Philippines, it became widespread in the 20th century under American linguistic influence and remains one of the most enduringly popular given names, both on its own and in combinations.
Joy is an English virtue name derived from the Old French 'joie', which traces back to Latin 'gaudia' (rejoicings, delight). It entered Philippine naming traditions during the American colonial period and became a staple female name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely versatile in Philippine naming practices; frequently used as a standalone name or in compound pairings such as 'Mary Joy', 'Joy Ann', or 'Apple Joy'. Common affectionate reduplication nicknames include 'Joy-joy'.
Related forms
- Alegría Spanish
- Gioia Italian
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Joy with common surname pairs
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How do I use Joy with two Filipino surnames?
Joy is the given name. The full name is Joy + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Joy a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Joy is number 62, with 80,171 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.