Princess Joy
Royal daughter and joy/delight (English)
Princess Joy is a english / filipino girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #462 (17,018 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Royal daughter and joy/delight (English)
The name combines the English noun 'Princess' (ultimately from Old French and Latin princeps) with 'Joy' (from Old French joie). In the Philippines, it represents a widespread trend of creating compound names using English honorifics, titles, and positive virtue words.
Princess Joy is a compound given name composed of two English vocabulary words: the royal title 'Princess' and the virtue/emotion noun 'Joy'. Such aspirational and affective double names became popular in the Philippines during the late 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given as a full legal first name. Common nicknames include 'Princess', 'Joy', 'PJ', 'Cess', or 'Joy-Joy'.
Yearly popularity (PSA samples)
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 564 |
Princess Joy with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Princess Joy
How do I use Princess Joy with two Filipino surnames?
Princess Joy is the given name. The full name is Princess Joy + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Princess Joy a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #462 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.