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Josie
Meaning: he will add (from Josephine) · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A pet form of Josephine, now popular on its own.
Nicknames
Jo
Variants & related names
Josey, Josee
Josie name art
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FAQ
What does the name Josie mean?
Josie means “he will add (from Josephine)”. It comes from English.
Is Josie a popular name?
Yes — Josie has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Josie?
Jo.
What are other forms of Josie?
Josey, Josee.
Similar names
Madison · Willow · Ivy · Everly · Addison · Audrey
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.