Judy

Girl's name

Judy is a diminutive of Judith, derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning "woman from Judea."

Meaning From Judea
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 124
Peak year 1947

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Judy Garland - Actress, singer, "The Wizard of Oz"
  • Judy Blume - Author of children's and young adult books
  • Judy Davis - Actress, "Husbands and Wives"
  • Judy Greer - Actress, "Arrested Development"
  • Judy Reyes - Actress, "Scrubs"
  • Judy Chicago - Feminist artist, "The Dinner Party"
  • Judy Holliday - Actress, "Born Yesterday"
  • Judy Sheindlin - TV judge, "Judge Judy"
  • Judy Woodruff - Journalist, news anchor
  • Judy Martz - Politician, first female governor of Montana

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Brothers for Judy

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