Joy is from an older generation of word names which also included Merry Bliss and Glory -- all of which exert a certain amount of personality pressure on a child.

Unisex names that mean joy. Hebrew unisex name meaning shouting for joy In the bible this is the name of descendant of Judah. Unisex Baby Names. Some gender-neutral names like Avery and Kennedy are traditionally last names that turned into first names.

Gene is an English baby name that means well born Gili this short and cute name means happiness or eternal joy. If you want your new baby to have a fortuitous future this Greek origin name means rich. Ike - brings laughter.

Caius - rejoice. Blythe - cheerful. It is a unisex name and a variant of Glenn which comes from the Gaelic language and means valley The name also symbolizes happiness and joy.

With Latin roots this unisex name means light. Gauis - rejoice. This can be written as Terrie or Teri.

Hebrew unisex name meaning joy. Other names such as Dana and Leslie which were once mainly boys names are now more common for girls. A French originating name means Occupation or tailor.

This name has African Arabic and English roots. A German unisex name is in trend. A name may not have the direct meaning of joy or happiness but there are plenty of names that reflect those feelings through their meaning.