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Jossie

JOSS-ee1 syllable
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A diminutive of 'Josephine', meaning 'God will add'. (Modern)

What does Jossie mean?

Modern: A diminutive of 'Josephine', meaning 'God will add'.. Jossie is a diminutive of Josephine, which means 'God will add' in Hebrew. It has a playful and feminine sound.

Is Jossie a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Jossie in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Jossie in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Jossie suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Jossie

When Jossie arrived for breakfast, everyone assumed she’d have a meal plan ready. Turns out she just wanted to ensure no one got the last muffin! Guess we all need a Jossie in our lives to keep us on our toes!

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