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Jodi

Pronunciation: JOH-dee (key)

Names related to Jodi: Jodie, Jody

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Origin of the name Jodi:

Originally a pet form of Judy, itself a pet form of Judith, which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yehudit (praise). Jody is now bestowed as an independent given name.

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Allison Alora Cindy Emily Eric Gary Jacob James Jamie Janna Jason Jeffrey Jennifer Jeremy John Joseph Karen Lori Mark Melissa Michael Mike Samantha Scott Todd

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Personal experiences with the name Jodi: | Edit: I've always enjoyed being a Jodi. It sounds spunky. I've read before that it brings to mind an athletic, freckle-faced funny girl, and that's exactly what I was as a kid.
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Famous real-life people named Jodi: | Edit: Jodi Picoult, author
Jodie Foster, actress/producer/director
Jodie Sweetin, actress (Full House)
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