Jody

Girl's name

Jody is a variant of the name Judy, which is a diminutive of Judith. It has Hebrew origins and means "woman of Judea."

Meaning From Judea
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 18
Peak year 1958

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Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jody Watley - Singer, songwriter, and producer.
  • Jody Williams - Nobel Peace Prize laureate for activism.
  • Jody Shelley - Former professional ice hockey player.
  • Jody Conradt - Hall of Fame basketball coach.
  • Jody Wilson-Raybould - Canadian politician and lawyer.
  • Jody Miller - Country music singer.
  • Jody Scheckter - Former Formula One racing driver.
  • Jody Starks - Fictional character in "Their Eyes Were Watching God."
  • Jody Thompson - Actress known for "The 4400" TV series.

Sisters for Jody

Girl names closely related to Jody

Alexandrea Jolene Karly Leona Allyssa Hailie Brook Alissa

Brothers for Jody

Boy names closely related to Jody

Kory Bryon Kent Nickolas Lennon Montgomery Markus Evander

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jody

Jodi Jodie Jude Judi Judie Judith Judy

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