The Most Beautiful Names For Girls Forgotten Over Time

Joyce

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Joyce was derived from the old French masculine name Josse, which means “to rejoice”. Josse was derived from the name Ludocus, a Latin form of the name Judoc, meaning “lord”. The name Joyce originated with Saint Joyce, a Breton prince, the son of Judicael, King of Brittany. There are lots of accomplished women named Joyce, so the name is believed to be a name that brings good tidings.

Hattie

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Hattie is an English name often used as a diminutive of the name Harriet which is the English derivative of the French name Henriette. The name first gained popularity in the 60s before its popularity drastically reduced. It regained its popularity because of the great achievements of actress Hattie McDaniel, who starred in the classic movie, Gone with the Wind. Actress Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American woman to win an Academy Award.

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