Jodi

Pronunciation: [ j-OHD-ee ]

Girl Name #3,257 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A breezy 70s classic rooted in Hebrew praise

English American Australian

Vintage Playful Classic Gentle

Meaning & Origin

"praised"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehudit)

Language: English

"woman from Judea"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

The Story of Jodi

Jodi is a variant of Judith, from the Hebrew 'Yehudit' meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' The informal spelling Jodi emerged in mid-20th century America as part of the trend toward casual, nickname-style names. It strips the formality from the biblical Judith while keeping its warmth.

Jodi peaked in the 1970s-80s alongside similar names like Jody, Jodie, and Teri. It was part of the casual, unisex naming trend of that era. While now less common for babies, it remains well-known through its pop culture presence.

Jodi represents the American 1970s naming revolution, when formal names gave way to breezy diminutives used as legal names. This shift reflected changing attitudes toward tradition and formality in American culture.

Fun Facts

Jodi Picoult has sold over 40 million copies of her novels worldwide
The name Jody/Jodi was used for both boys and girls in the 1960s-70s

Jodi in Other Languages

French Judith

German Judith

Hebrew יהודית (Yehudit)

Spanish Judith

Famous People Named Jodi

Jodie Whittaker

Actor

1982

English actress and the first woman to play the Doctor in 'Doctor Who'

Jodi Picoult

Writer

1966

Bestselling American author of 'My Sister's Keeper' and numerous novels exploring moral dilemmas

Jodie Foster

Actor

1962

Two-time Academy Award-winning actress and filmmaker

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #3,257
Total SSA Count: 49
Cultural Origins: English American Australian
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Casual
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Alternative Spellings

Jodie #3943

Pairs Well With

Jodi Ann Jodi Elizabeth Jodi Marie Jodi Lynn Jodi Catherine

Sibling Names

Brett Stacey Todd Kelly Ryan Dana

Also a Boy Name

Jodi is also used as a boy name, ranked #18717.

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Similar Names

Judy Bradley Toby Brady Cody Grady Colby Zachary

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jodi

What does the name Jodi mean?

"praised" (from Hebrew (Yehudit)). "woman from Judea" (from Hebrew). Jodi is a variant of Judith, from the Hebrew 'Yehudit' meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' The informal spelling Jodi emerged in mid-20th century America as part of the trend toward casual, nickname-style names. It strips the formality from the biblical Judith while keeping its warmth.

What is the origin of the name Jodi?

Jodi has Hebrew (Yehudit), Hebrew, English, American, and Australian origins. In Hebrew (Yehudit), it means "praised". In Hebrew, it means "woman from Judea".

Is Jodi a boy or girl name?

Jodi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3257. As a boy name, it is ranked #18717. Jodi is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Jodi?

Jodi is pronounced j-OHD-ee.

How popular is the name Jodi?

Jodi is currently ranked #3257 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are good middle names for Jodi?

Popular middle name pairings include Jodi Ann, Jodi Elizabeth, Jodi Marie, Jodi Lynn, and Jodi Catherine.

What are good sibling names for Jodi?

Names that pair well with Jodi as siblings include Brett, Stacey, Todd, Kelly, Ryan, and Dana.

How many syllables does Jodi have?

Jodi has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Jodi a common or rare name?

Jodi is an uncommon name, ranked #3257 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jodi

Jodi is a girl name with English, American, and Australian origins . The name means "praised" in Hebrew (Yehudit) .

Is Jodi a boy or girl name? Jodi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,257 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,717. Jodi is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jodi is currently ranked #3,257 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Jodi has 2 syllables and is pronounced j-OHD-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Alternative spellings of Jodi include Jodie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.