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Josie

Josie is a diminutive form of the French name Josephine. Josie manages to sound youthful and modern despite a long history of popularity in the US. The name was at peak popularity in the early 1900s and a century later returned to the top 200 where it stays strong.

Meaning and Origin of the name Josie:

Josie is a girl's English name of Hebrew origin meaning “God increases.”

Josie is the feminine diminutive of the name Joseph, which comes from the Hebrew name Yosef (meaning “He will add”). Josie was originally a nickname for the French name Josephine but became popular in the English-speaking world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Symbolism of the name Josie:

There is a species of flower called the Josephine clematis. It symbolizes ingenuity, insight, and creativity because it can climb walls to reach sunlight.

Baby name Josie

Nicknames for the name Josie:

Josie is an adorable girl's name that sounds fun and light-hearted. There are several cute nicknames you can use to pair with the name Josie. If you are wondering what nicknames you can choose from, check out this list that we've put together to help you get started.

  • Jo
  • Joe
  • Jojo
  • Joy 
  • Jos
  • Jose
  • Zee

Style of the name Josie:

Traditional

Gender of the name Josie:

Josie is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Josie:

JO-zee

Number of syllables in the name Josie:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Josie:

Josie evokes feelings of happiness and kindness.

Alternative spellings for the name Josie:

  • Jozie
  • Jozee

Popularity of the name Josie:

According to the Social Security Administration, Josie has been in the top 100 names since 1900. The name sat in the top 200 names at the beginning of the century and returned to the top in 2017.

Great middle names for the name Josie and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Josie:

  • Josie Bissett (American actress)
  • Josie Davis (American actress)
  • Josie Gibson (English television personality)
  • Josephine “Josie” Ho (Hong Kong singer and actress)
  • Josie Loren Lopez (American actress)
  • Josie McCoy (media, “Josie and the Pussycats”)
  • Josie Packard (television, “Twin Peaks”)
  • Josie Pye (literature, “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery)
  • Josie (film, “The Ballad of Josie”)
  • Old Woman Josie (podcast, “Welcome to Night Vale”)
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