Middle Name for Jocelyn

karenbeth24

Thinking about Jocelyn for a first name with Josie as nickname. What are middle names that sound good?

wassuphoes

Hi I'm Debbie Downer.

Jocelyn is a French masculine name. It's only used as a feminine name here in the States, because we suck at other languages. 

Perhaps Jaqueline would be a better fit.

KadzoKimbia

I see no issue with Jocelyn. People use gender neutral names all the time... I don't care for it personally, but just because it's a masculine name in France is not a reason not to use it if you like it.
Maybe use a very girlie middle name
Jocelyn Anne
Jocelyn Elizabeth
Jocelyn Rose
Jocelyn Grace
Jocelyn Claire

SnarkasaurusRex

KadzoKimbia said:

I see no issue with Jocelyn. People use gender neutral names all the time... I don't care for it personally, but just because it's a masculine name in France is not a reason not to use it if you like it. Maybe use a very girlie middle name Jocelyn Anne Jocelyn Elizabeth Jocelyn Rose Jocelyn Grace Jocelyn Claire

Putting a masculine name on a girl does not make it 'gender neutral.' There are very few truly unisex names out there (Francis/Frances for example). Jacqueline is worlds above Jocelyn for a little girl, IMO.

That being said, I agree that Jocelyn needs a very feminine middle name. I like PP's suggestion of Jocelyn Claire.

LizWhiz87

I struggle with this one. I honestly had no idea until I came to this board that the name was masculine. I have always liked it in a 'wouldn't use it, but still enjoy it' kind of way, and I have never had anything but female connotations with it, so it is hard to wrap my brain around the concept of it being masculine, even though I know it is and the fact that it is will forever bug me now. I try very hard to adhere to the rules of masculine names for boys/feminine names for girls, so I guess it now goes in the GP (guilty pleasure) pile for me. That said, I don't know that I would totally discourage you from using it. I like the previous suggestion of Jocelyn Claire (as well as Jacqueline). 

Also suggesting:

Jocelyn Pearl

Jocelyn Faye

Jocelyn Marie

Jocelyn Blythe

Jocelyn Corrine

Jocelyn Belle

Jocelyn Rachel

MamaWren919

I think some people get a little carried away with the masculine/feminine issue. Don't name your daughter Wyatt. This isn't the same thing.

Jocelyn Claire
Jocelyn Rose
Jocelyn Renee
Jocelyn Faith

4N6s

Noelle. Nicole. Theresa. Claire.

adecembermom2015

I don't have a middle name but thought I'd tell you how much I LOVE Josie!!!! So cute!!!

KaraEpp16

Jocelyn Mae
Jocelyn Nicole
Jocelyn Marie
Jocelyn Patricia
Jocelyn Alexandria

There isn't a family name you like that could be a good middle name?

holocene

Are you planning on always calling her Josie, or calling her Jocelyn and Josie? If you're just looking for something more "professional and grown up" sounding/looking for her birth certificate and resume, may I gently suggest Josephine? It's such a lovely, classic name. 

Josephine Claire 
Josephine Pearl 
Josephine Marie 
Josephine Grey (love) 
Josephine Wren 

LNic5

Jocelyn Claire
Jocelyn Noelle
Jocelyn Paige
Jocelyn Elaine
Jocelyn Violet
Jocelyn Celeste
Jocelyn Renee
Jocelyn Rose
Jocelyn Helena
Jocelyn Grace
Jocelyn Olivia
Jocelyn Adele

goobersgirl9

DD#1 is Jocelyn James (James after DH's best friend who passed away from cancer while I was pregnant) It fits her and by no means does it seem masculine on her. 

groovylocks

Roe. 

Yes, it's a name. Just not commonly used. 

Rose is also a nice fit with Jocelyn.