Judy: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
One who is praised
Origin
English (diminutive of Judith, Hebrew)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
JOO-dee

Judy is an English (diminutive of Judith, Hebrew) girl's name meaning “one who is praised”. It appears in our list of 200+ Retro Baby Girl Names Making a Chic Comeback.

Meaning & Origin of Judy

Meaning: One who is praised.

Origin: English (diminutive of Judith, Hebrew).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Judy

JOO-deeIPA /ˈdʒuːdi/

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