Judy
/ˈdʒuːdi/noun
A female given name, originally a pet form of Judith.
Did you know?Judy is a diminutive of Judith, a biblical name that entered English through Latin and French, carrying the long shadow of Hebrew tradition rather than any occult meaning.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew Bible
Hebrew
Yehudit
“A feminine name associated with Judah; traditionally understood as “woman of Judah” or “Jewess.””
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ioudith
“Greek form of the Hebrew name used in the Septuagint and later religious texts.”
Latin
Latin
Iudith
“Latin biblical form of the name.”
Middle English
English
Judy
“A familiar pet form of Judith.”
Modern English
English
Judy
“A female given name.”
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