Judy

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Judy is a diminutive of Judith, a Hebrew name meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'praised'.
Popularity
According to DefineName, Judy is not as popular as it used to be, and is currently ranked #2,622 in the United States. However, it remains a popular name in parts of Europe and South America.

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Judy Name meanings & History

Judy is a diminutive of Judith, a Hebrew name meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'praised'. Diminutive of Judith. A well-known bearer of this name was the American singer and actress Judy Garland (1922-1969). Judy is primarily used as a feminine given name.

Zodiac Sign of Judy: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Judy:

J: Judicial,Jester,Journal,Journey,Justice,Joy

U: Unity,Utopia,Universality,Undermining,Understanding

D: Determined,Daddy,Demanding,Dutiful,Doting,Domestic

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Judy is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Judy include American jazz singer Judy Garland, American actress and comedian Judy Holliday, and British actress Judy Dench.

2.) Judy (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) short for Judith

Other Forms: Judi, Judie, Joodie, Judye, Jude


3.) Judy (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Of Judea

Other Forms: Judi, Judie


4.) JUDY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originally a pet form of Judith (praised, woman from Judah), Judy is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See JUDITH. Var: Judi, Judie. (JOO-DEE)


5.) Judy (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a familiar form of Judith.

Other Forms: Judea, Judee, Judey, Judi, Judie, Judye


6.) Judy (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Judy is a diminutive of the name Judith, which means "woman from Judea" or "praised".


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Description: The name Judy is a diminutive of the name Judith, which means "woman from Judea" or "praised". Jèrriais form of Judith. Judy is used as a girl's name in English-speaking countries.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Judy include singer and actress Judy Garland, actress Judy Davis, and journalist Judy Woodruff.

Related Names to Judy

Judith, Judyth, Jude