Joynt is an Irish surname of Huguenot origin meaning graceful or slim.Carol Joynt, American author and television interviewer Chris Joynt, English rugby league footballer Hartley Joynt (1938–2021), Australian cricketer Henry Joynt, English first-class cricketer John W. Joynt (1899–1975), American politician Maud Joynt (1868–1940), Irish Celtic scholar and linguist Rachel Joynt, Irish sculptor Robert Joynt (1856–1938), Anglican priest and author Robert L. Joynt (1845–1931), Canadian merchant and political figure Thomas Joynt (1830–1907), New Zealand law barrister William Joynt (1889–1986), Australian war-decorated soldier, farmer, printer, publisher and author