Jody

Unisex

Origin: Hebrew · English

Meaning

“praised”

Source

Cultural Notes

Originally a pet form of Judith for girls and Joseph or Joel for boys; common as a unisex name in the United States from the 1950s through 1970s.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1960s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Jody

  • Jody Watley

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