Joye

Joye is a variant of the name Joy, ultimately derived from the English word joy, which comes from Norman French joie and Latin gaudium. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, often as a phonetic or spelling variant.

Notable Bearers

Notable individuals with the given name Joye include Joye Hummel (1924–2021), an American comics writer known for her work on the Wonder Woman series, and Joye Estazie (born 1984), a Mauritian footballer. Soara-Joye Ross is an American actress and singer.

As a surname, Joye has been borne by figures such as Gilles Joye (1424 or 1425–1483), a Franco-Flemish composer; George Joye (c. 1495–1553), an English Bible translator; and Col Joye (1937–2025), an Australian rock musician. Other bearers include Samantha Joye (born 1965), an American oceanographer, and Dan Joye (born 1985), a Venezuelan-American luger.

Related Variants

Variants of Joye include Joi and Joy, which is also a direct source name.

• Meaning: Joy, delight
• Origin: English, from Norman French and Latin
• Type: Given name and surname
• Usage: English-speaking countries