Jocelyn as a Female Name
Jocelyn is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Jocelyn for a girl get a name with a clear English/French (from Germanic) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Jocelyn means “member of the Gauts (a Germanic tribe); 'little Goth'” and is of English/French (from Germanic) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Joscelyn, Jocelyne, Joslyn, Josalyn, Jocelynn.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Jocelyn across all genders, see the complete Jocelyn name meaning.
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Is Jocelyn a girl's name?+
Jocelyn is most commonly a girl's name. It means “member of the Gauts (a Germanic tribe); 'little Goth'” and is of English/French (from Germanic) origin.
What does Jocelyn mean?+
Jocelyn means “member of the Gauts (a Germanic tribe); 'little Goth'” and originates from English/French (from Germanic).