Josie can also be a short name for Jocelyn or Joseline.
-- Anonymous User 4/7/2006
I wouldn't associate Josie with any other name than Josephine.
-- Anonymous User 4/20/2006
I think this is a very beautiful name, for any girl. And a cute, different spelling is Josi.
-- Anonymous User 5/3/2006
I find that the majority of parents whom choose this name pronounce it Jowz-ee, which, for some reason bothers me! If it is spelled Josie, then pronounce it Jows-ee! That way, it sounds more puerile (in a good way, of course), tranquil and prepossesing to the child, so people can probably expect a child that is eagerly compliant in living her life.
Josie is sooooooo much better than "Jo". Josey is such a beautiful name, like "Rose" but better. I can't believe anyone who doesn't like this name! I'm going to name my daughter Josephine just so that I can call her Josie. :)
Josie Geller, played by Drew Barrymore, was the main character in the 1999 romantic comedy film "Never Been Kissed" (she mentions that she was named after Josie and the Pussycats). It's an adorable, funny, romantic film that I very highly recommend!