Josie

Name:

Josie

Pronounced: JO-see

Variations: Josephine, Jocelyn, Joelle

Origin:

English

Meaning:

The name Josie is a diminutive of the name Josephine, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "God will increase." It is a popular name among English-speaking countries, as well as in French-speaking countries such as France and Canada.

Popularity:

The name Josie is most commonly used in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It has also gained some popularity in other parts of the world, such as Australia and New Zealand.

Did you know?

The name Josie was popularized by the comic strip character Josie McCoy, the lead singer of the fictional band "Josie and the Pussycats." It is also a popular name among musicians, such as Josie Dunne and Josie Cotton.

Famous namesakes:

Josie Maran is an American model and actress who has appeared in several films and television shows, including "The Aviator" and "Van Helsing." She is also the founder of her own line of natural cosmetics, called Josie Maran Cosmetics.

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