Jocelyne
Meaning of Jocelyne
Jocelyne is a female name with origins in Old German and Old French. It is derived from the name Joscelin, which means "playful" or "merry." Jocelyne has gained popularity over the years and has various spelling variations, including Jocelyn. In terms of pronunciations, both British English and American English pronounce it as "joh-suh-leen" (/dʒɒsɪˈliːn/ for British English and /dʒoʊ.sə.ˈlin/ for American English). When looking at data for newborns in the United States of America, Jocelyne has maintained a consistent presence on the baby name charts. While its ranking has fluctuated over time, it remains a beloved choice among parents.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as joh-suh-leen (/dʒɒsɪˈliːn/)
American English
- Pronunced as joh-suh-leen (/dʒoʊ.sə.ˈlin/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Jocelyne
| Jocelyne Larocque - Jocelyne Dawn Marie Larocque is a Canadian ice hockey player known for her achievements in various professional and collegiate leagues, as well as for being the first indigenous athlete to compete in the women's ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics. |
| Jocelyne Nicole Lamoureux-Davidson is a former American ice hockey player, author, gender equity advocate, and co-founder of the Lamoureux Foundation, known for her game-winning shootout goal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. |
| Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau served as the 31st Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, representing Queen Elizabeth II in the province from October 23, 2014. |
| Jocelyne Saucier is a Canadian novelist and journalist from Quebec. |
| Jocelyne Bourassa was a Canadian professional golfer with a distinguished amateur career, and she was the LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 1972. |
