Josline as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Josline

What is the meaning of the name Josline ?

The baby name Josline is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊz.liːn/ (JOHZ-leen).

Josline is French, Germanic in Origin.

Josline is a modern English spelling of Jocelyn, ultimately from Old French Joscelin/Jocelin, a medieval given name and surname derived from the Germanic Gautzelin or Gauzlin. The root Gaut-/Gauz- refers to the Gauts/Geats or Goths, with the diminutive -lin/-elin yielding the sense “little Goth” or “one of the Gauts.” Introduced to England by the Normans, the name was common for men in the Middle Ages; notable bearers include the 13th‑century bishop Jocelin of Wells, and it also developed as a surname.

From the 19th century onward, Jocelyn and its offshoots trended feminine in English-speaking countries, peaking in the late 20th century. Josline is a streamlined, less common variant; related forms include Jocelyn, Joceline, Joscelyne, Joselyn, Joslyn, and Joselyne. Nicknames such as Josie and Joss are typical. The name blends medieval heritage with a contemporary look, carrying connotations of lineage and quiet strength.