Jodie

Jodie is considered, alongside Jody and Jodi, primarily a female name but also a male name that was adopted from the English-speaking world in the 1990s. Presumably, Jodie is a diminutive form of Judith.

What does the name Jodie mean?

Jodie is considered, alongside Jody and Jodi, primarily a female name but also a male name that was adopted from the English-speaking world in the 1990s. Presumably, Jodie is a diminutive form of Judith. In essence, the name means "the woman from Judea" and "the Jewess," as well as sometimes "the praised one" and "the confessor." Its origin lies in ancient Hebrew, derived from the word yehûdı̂yth (יְהוּדִית) or Y'hudít (יְהוּדִי) meaning "she will be praised" or "woman of Judea." It is also possible that Jodie is a male short and pet form of Joseph. In this case, the name can be interpreted with the meaning "he (God) will add" or "God will increase." It is derived from the ancient Hebrew element yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף) meaning "may he (God) add," "he will be enlarged," "God will increase," or "God has added," which in turn goes back to the root yâsaph (יָסַף) meaning "to add," "to increase," "to elevate," or "to do again." Judith is a figure who, in the Book of Judith in the apocryphal writings, beheaded the Assyrian general Holofernes by a trick. In doing so, she saves her people of the tribe of Judah from the king of Assyria. Judith also appears in the Old Testament as the wife of Esau. Other variants include Juditha, Judit, Judita, Judyta, Judintha, Judite, Judenta, Giuditta, Iudith, Jehudith, Yehudit, and Yudith. Short forms include Jotta, Jotti, Jutta, Jutte, Judy, Judie, Jitka, and Juta. Male forms include Juda, Judah, Judas, Jude, Judis, Judito, and Giuda. A well-known bearer of the name is the American actress Jodie Foster.

Where does the name Jodie come from?

Etymology Jodie is a female and male first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning "the woman from Judea" or "God will add." Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Jodie?

Sound & pronunciation of Jodie: The name Jodie is two syllables and softly rounded. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Dschou-di" [ˈdʒoʊdi] or Germanized [ˈjoːdi], with the first syllable being stressed. The darker O sound gives depth. The bright I at the end provides lightness. Jodie thus appears modern and uncomplicated - friendly, clear, and lively.

When is the name day of Jodie?

The name day for Jodie is March 13, March 25, June 29, September 1, September 7, and November 29.

Popularity

Jodie is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2005 at 882nd place. In the last ten years, Jodie has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,185th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,145th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jo / Jods / Joe / Joey / Jojo / Jood / Jos / Jödie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jodie Amy Rivera (American singer)
• Jodie Auckland Whittaker (actress from the UK)
• Jodie Aysha (English musician)
• Jodie Broughton (rugby player from the UK)
• Jodie Calussi (YouTuber)
• Jodie Clatworthy (Singaporean swimmer)
• Jodie Comer (actress)
• Jodie Davis (American cricketer)
• Jodie DeSolla (Canadian curler)
• Jodie Dibble (English cricketer)
• Jodie Dorday (New Zealand actress)
• Jodie Evans (American film director)
• Jodie Fisher (American actress)
• Jodie Foster (actress)
• Jodie Gates (ballet dancer from the USA)
• Jodie Holmes (protagonist from the video game 'Beyond: Two Souls')
• Jodie Leslie Ahlborn (actress from Germany)
• Jodie Marie Warlow (singer from the UK)
• Jodie Meeks (basketball player from the USA)
• Jodie Mudd (American golfer)