The nameJodie
Jodie is an English girl's name, given in France mostly in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
It is a nickname for Judith or Joanna. Judith comes from the Hebrew for "Jewish woman, of Judah".
Origin
English.
History
First found in France in the late 1970s, Jodie peaked there in the late 1990s. It is still given today, less often.
Famous people named Jodie
- Jodie Foster, American actress and director
Popularity of the name Jodie
Jodie in France
Jodie was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 830 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Jodie. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Jodie in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 35 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Jodie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jodie mean?
It is a nickname for Judith or Joanna. Judith comes from the Hebrew for "Jewish woman, of Judah".
What is the origin of the name Jodie?
English.
Is Jodie a girl's or a boy's name?
Jodie is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Jodie?
Variants and related names of Jodie include Judith.
Who are famous people named Jodie?
Jodie Foster, American actress and director.