Jody

Praised; Hebrew origin meaning "celebrated" or "glorified"

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Jody meaning & origin

Jody is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Praised; Hebrew origin meaning "celebrated" or "glorified"". Listed origin: Hebrew.

Pronunciation

JOH-dee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Jody. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Jody Rose
  • Jody Grace
  • Jody Marie
  • Jody Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Jody Watley (singer)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jody

What does the name Jody mean?

Jody is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Praised; Hebrew origin meaning "celebrated" or "glorified"". Listed origin: Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Jody?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is JOH-dee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Jody?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Jody. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Jody?

Try Jody Rose, Jody Grace, Jody Marie, Jody Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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