Popularity: 5500
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Jehovah increases; Praised
Jody is a gender-neutral name of English and Hebrew origin. There is something universally cool about the name Jody; it inspires images of a laid-back, fun, and friendly person who is carefree and spirited! Jody, often spelled Jodie, has a couple of meanings, including "Jehovah increases" and "praised." As a girl's name, Jody is known is considered a contemporary diminutive of the slightly more formal and classic names, Joan and Judith. When it comes to baby boys, you can view Jody as a fresh take on Jude and Joseph.