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Josephine

Pronunciation: [ j-OHS-uhf-een ]

Boy Name #32,659 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Josephine is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-OHS-uhf-een.

Parents who love the name Josephine often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#32,659
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Jos Joy Josie Joseie

Also a Girl Name

Josephine is also used as a girl name, ranked #56.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Josephine

Is Josephine a boy or girl name?
Josephine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32659. As a girl name, it is ranked #56. Josephine is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Josephine?
Josephine is pronounced j-OHS-uhf-een.
How popular is the name Josephine?
Josephine is currently ranked #32659 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Josephine?
Common nicknames for Josephine include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Joseie.
Is Josephine a common or rare name?
Josephine is an uncommon name, ranked #32659 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Josephine

Josephine is a boy name .

Is Josephine a boy or girl name? Josephine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,659 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56. Josephine is more commonly used as a girl name.

Josephine is currently ranked #32,659 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Josephine include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Joseie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Josephine include Joseph, Jose, Josef, Joseluis, Josey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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