Judy

Meaning

“pet form of Judith, from Hebrew 'woman of Judea'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Judy Garland's fame in the mid-20th century made this diminutive of Judith enormously popular across the English-speaking world.

Popularity

Famous People Named Judy

• •Judy Garland (actress), Judi Dench (actress)

Variants & Spellings

• Judi, Judith, Judie