📖 About Jodie
Jodie is an English diminutive of Judith, derived from the Hebrew Yehudit, meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'she will be praised.' It rose to prominence in Australia during the late 1960s and early 1970s, reaching its peak at rank 14 in 1972, before gradually declining through the 1980s. The name carries a warm, informal charm typical of mid-20th century Anglo-Australian naming trends.
📍 Details
- OriginEnglish/Hebrew
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningDiminutive of Judith, meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'praised'
⭐ Famous People
- Jodie Foster — American actress and filmmaker, two-time Academy Award winner known for 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'Taxi Driver'
- Jodie Whittaker — British actress who became the first woman to play the Doctor in the long-running BBC series 'Doctor Who'
- Jodie Comer — English actress, BAFTA and Emmy Award winner best known for her role as Villanelle in 'Killing Eve'
- Jodi Picoult — American bestselling author known for emotionally complex novels including 'My Sister's Keeper' and 'Small Great Things'