Jodi Name Meaning & Origin
Jodi
Pronunciation: JOH-dee (key)
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.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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