Jodi

Diminutive of Joan and Judith

Jodi Origin and Meaning

The name Jodi is a girl's name.

Jodi is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Judith or Joan. With Hebrew roots, it carries the beautiful meaning of "praised" or "Jehovah increases." Gaining significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, Jodi reached its peak ranking in the early 1970s. Often also spelled as Jodie or Jody, this short, sweet name has a friendly, approachable quality that resonates with its casual American origins. Though its usage has declined since its heyday, Jodi maintains a classic appeal while avoiding feeling dated. The name brings to mind a person who is good-natured, straightforward, and vibrant.

Jodi Rank in US Top 1000

# 944 in the US

Famous People Named Jodi

• Jodi Lynn Picoult American novelist
• Jodi Lyn O'Keefe American actress
• (Mary) Jodi Rell American politician; 87th governor of Connecticut
• Jodi Marie Marzorati Benson, American voice actress and singer
• Jodi Lee Gordon Australian actress
• Jodi Mary Albert English actress and singer
• Jodi Ann Paterson American model and beauty queen
• Jodi Carlisle American voice actress
• Jodi Thelen American actress
• Jodi Shilling American actress
• Jodi Long (born Jodi Leung) American actress
• Jodi Miranda Martin Australian singer,songwriter
• Jodi Christine Phillis Australian singer,songwriter of The Clouds
• Jodi Ann Arias American murderer

The name Jodi in Pop Culture

• Jodi character in the video game "Stardew Valley"