Judy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Judy Name at a Glance

Name	Judy
Meaning	Diminutive of Judith: Jewess. Praised.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Judy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Judy means “Diminutive of Judith: Jewess. Praised”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Judy Name Origin

Our database records Judy under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Judy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Judy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Judy

When considering Judy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.