Josephine Reddick

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Josephine Reddick — God will add
274K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Josephine Reddick is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Josephine is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Josephine is a female name. It is the English version of the French name Joséphine, itself a female variant of the name Joseph , which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף), meaning "he shall add/grow". Originally a diminutive form of the French name Josèphe, Joséphine became the standard form in the 19th century, replacing Josèphe, which eventually became a very rare name. In 2017, Josephine was the 107th most popular girls' baby name in the US. Diminutive forms of this name include Fifi, Jo, Josie, Joetta and Jojo. The surname Reddick: Alzo J. Reddick (born 1937), American politician Anthony Reddick (born 1985), American football player who played in Canadian Football League Cat Reddick (born 1982), American soccer player David Reddick (born 1971), American artist, illustrator and cartoonist DeWitt Carter Reddick (1904–1980), American journalist and professor Eunice S. Reddick (born 1951), American diplomat Haason Reddick (born 1994), American football player Jaret Reddick (born 1972), lead vocalist / rhythm guitarist for rock band Bowling for Soup Jeffrey Reddick (born 1969), American screenwriter John B. Josephine is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 274K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Josephine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Josephine

Meaning: God will add

Hebrew

Josephine is a female name. It is the English version of the French name Joséphine, itself a female variant of the name Joseph , which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף), meaning "he shall add/grow". Originally a diminutive form of the French name Josèphe, Joséphine became the standard form in the 19th century, replacing Josèphe, which eventually became a very rare name. In 2017, Josephine was the 107th most popular girls' baby name in the US. Diminutive forms of this name include Fifi, Jo, Josie, Joetta and Jojo.

Surname: Reddick

English

Alzo J. Reddick (born 1937), American politician Anthony Reddick (born 1985), American football player who played in Canadian Football League Cat Reddick (born 1982), American soccer player David Reddick (born 1971), American artist, illustrator and cartoonist DeWitt Carter Reddick (1904–1980), American journalist and professor Eunice S. Reddick (born 1951), American diplomat Haason Reddick (born 1994), American football player Jaret Reddick (born 1972), lead vocalist / rhythm guitarist for rock band Bowling for Soup Jeffrey Reddick (born 1969), American screenwriter John B.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Josephine is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Josephine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Josephine Reddick:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Josephine?
The first name Josephine originates from Hebrew. Josephine is a female name. It is the English version of the French name Joséphine, itself a female variant of the name Joseph , which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף), meaning "he shall add/grow". Originally a diminutive form of the French name Josèphe, Joséphine became the standard form in the 19th century, replacing Josèphe, which eventually became a very rare name. In 2017, Josephine was the 107th most popular girls' baby name in the US. Diminutive forms of this name include Fifi, Jo, Josie, Joetta and Jojo.
When was Josephine most popular?
The name Josephine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Reddick?
The surname Reddick originates from English. Alzo J. Reddick (born 1937), American politician Anthony Reddick (born 1985), American football player who played in Canadian Football League Cat Reddick (born 1982), American soccer player David Reddick (born 1971), American artist, illustrator and cartoonist DeWitt Carter Reddick (1904–1980), American journalist and professor Eunice S. Reddick (born 1951), American diplomat Haason Reddick (born 1994), American football player Jaret Reddick (born 1972), lead vocalist / rhythm guitarist for rock band Bowling for Soup Jeffrey Reddick (born 1969), American screenwriter John B.
What are the origins of the name Josephine Reddick?
The name Josephine Reddick combines two different traditions: the first name Josephine has Hebrew roots, while the surname Reddick originates from English.
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