Jodi

Jodi is an English feminine given name that developed as an informal spelling variant of Jody, itself a diminutive of Judith or Jo-names such as Joanna and Josephine. Judith traces back to the Hebrew Yehudit, meaning woman of Judea or, more broadly, praised, while the Jo- names ultimately derive from Hebrew roots meaning God is gracious or God will add. The name gained popularity in the mid-twentieth century alongside other casual, friendly-sounding diminutives. Related forms include Jodie, Jody, and Judith.