Meaning: He will add; short form of Josephine
The story
Josie brings Josephine’s history into a bright two-syllable name. It is well established as a given name in its own right, while still offering a connection to a Joseph or Josephine in the family.
Nicknames
- Jo
Spellings & variants
- Josey
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Josie comes from English.
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