Jody

What does the baby name Jody mean? Learn about what Jody means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Jody - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Jody: J-O-D-Y, is a 4-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Jody: JO dee
Meaning of Jody: Diminutive form of names beginning with j, judea person, of judea, praiseworthy.
Origin of Jody: The name 'Jody' has English origins and is derived from the nickname for the name Joseph. It is a diminutive form of the name and is often used as a standalone name.; African American Names; American Names; Australian Names; Canadian Names; English Names; Hebrew Names; Literary Names; Pet Names; Yiddish Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Jody: Beppe; Che; Giuseppino; Guiseppe; Javon; Jo; Joe; Joey; Joop; Joos; Jorden; Jose; Josef; Joseito; Josep; Joseph; Josephe; Josephus; Josip; Joszef; Jozef; Jupp; Osip; Pepe; Pepito; Peppi; Pino; Pipo; Sepp; Seppi; Yousef; Yusif; Yusuf; Yusup; Yuszef
Popularity of Jody: The popularity of the name 'Jody' has varied over time. In the mid-20th century, it gained popularity as a unisex name in the United States. It was more commonly used as a masculine name, but it also gained some usage as a feminine name.; Jody currently has 65 likes, and is in the top 5% of liked boy's names. The name Garry is slightly more popular than Jody.

Etymology of Jody

The etymology of the name 'Jody' can be traced back to the Hebrew name Joseph, which means 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. 'Jody' is a diminutive form of Joseph, often used as a nickname or a shortened version of the name.

Cultural Significance of Jody

The name 'Jody' does not hold significant cultural significance in any particular culture. It is primarily used in English-speaking countries, and its meaning and usage are not tied to any specific cultural or religious context.