influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
"Joyce revolutionized modern literature through his groundbreaking use of stream of consciousness techniques."
An English and Irish patronymic surname, from given names.
"The Joyce family has lived in that coastal village for generations."
The medieval name Joyce comes from the Middle English form of an Old French name given to honor a seventh-century saint named Josse. This saint's name was originally Breton for "little lord," derived from words meaning "lord."