The name Joyelle is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, blending the meanings of "joy" and the French suffix "-elle," which often signifies femininity. Pronounced as joy-EL (/dʒɔɪ ˈɛl/), this name exudes a sense of happiness and elegance. Joyelle has been used sporadically in the United States over the past few decades, with notable peaks in popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Although it is not a common name today, its rarity adds to its charm. Variations of Joyelle include Joy, which carries a similar meaning of happiness, and Jolie, which means "pretty" in French. Choosing Joyelle for your daughter could be seen as bestowing upon her a lifelong gift of joy and beauty.
Joyelle McSweeney is a poet, playwright, novelist, critic, and professor at the University of Notre Dame, with several published books and plays to her name. |