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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Messenger
- Origin
- Dutch/German
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BOH-dee
Bode (BOH-dee) is a boy's name of Dutch/German origin meaning "messenger." It has a clean, modern, bold sound, short and easy to say, with a friendly "-dee" ending that keeps it from feeling stiff.
Meaning & Origin of Bode
Meaning: Messenger.
Origin: Dutch/German.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Bode
BOH-deeIPA /ˈboʊdi/
Popularity of Bode
Bode ranked #804 in 2024 (312 babies), a little below its peak of #775 in 2010 (287 babies). It has stayed in the same neighborhood of the rankings since 1998, so your child would be unlikely to share the name with many classmates.
Names Like Bode
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FAQ
What does the name Bode mean?
Messenger. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bode?
Bode is pronounced BOH-dee (IPA: /ˈboʊdi/).
Is Bode a popular name right now?
Bode is near its all-time peak (#775 in 2010), ranked #804 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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