Middle Name for Jocelyn

karenbeth24 · May 2015

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

wassuphoes · May 2015

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 · May 2015

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 · May 2015

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 · May 2015

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 · May 2015

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 · May 2015

Noelle. Nicole. Theresa. Claire.

adecembermom2015 · May 2015

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

KaraEpp16 · May 2015

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 · May 2015

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 · May 2015

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 · May 2015

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 · May 2015

Roe.

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

Rose is also a nice fit with Jocelyn.

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