Find out how popular the first name Joeline has been for the last 33 years (from 1974 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Joeline by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Joeline is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Joeline.

The history of the first name Joeline

The name Joeline has its roots in the Latin word "jocundus," which means "pleasant" or "delightful." It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as a combination of the names Joanna andEline, both of which were popular during that time.

The earliest recorded use of the name Joeline can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appears in various historical records and documents from various regions of Europe, particularly in France and Italy. It is thought to have been a feminine variation of the name Jocelyn, which was also derived from the Latin "jocundus."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Joeline was a French noblewoman, Joeline de Montfort, who lived in the late 14th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of King Charles VI and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

In the 16th century, a renowned Italian poet and scholar, Joeline Boccaccio, gained recognition for her works on love and courtly manners. She was born in Florence in 1518 and her writings were widely read and admired throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure named Joeline was Joeline d'Albret, who was the Queen of Navarre in the 16th century. She was a prominent figure in the French Protestant Reformation and was known for her support of the Huguenot cause.

In the realm of literature, Joeline is the name of a character in the 19th-century novel "The Mill on the Floss" by George Eliot. The character, Joeline Tulliver, is portrayed as a strong-willed and independent young woman who defies societal conventions of the time.

Joeline was also the name of a renowned 20th-century artist and sculptor, Joeline Hepworth, who was born in England in 1903 and was a leading figure in the modern art movement. Her abstract works in stone and wood are celebrated for their simplicity and elegance.

While the name Joeline has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been consistently present in various cultures and societies, carrying with it a sense of pleasantness and delight that reflects its Latin origins.

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