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Name Origin

Jocelyn is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German masculine name 'Gozlin' which means 'member of the Goths tribe'. It gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages.

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Famous People

Jocelyn Bell Burnell (1943-)

Astrophysicist

  • Discovered the first radio pulsars
  • Received numerous awards and honors for her groundbreaking work

Jocelyn Wildenstein (1940-)

Socialite

  • Known for her extravagant lifestyle and extensive cosmetic surgery

Jocelyn Enriquez (1970-)

Singer

  • Popular dance-pop singer in the 1990s
  • Known for hits like 'A Little Bit of Love' and 'Do You Wanna Get Away'