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Jordi
Pronounced JOR-dee /ˈdʒɔr.di/High
Meaning: Catalan form of George ('a farmer; earth-worker', Greek); also a pet form of Jordan ('flowing down', Hebrew); here for girls; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Jordi is the Catalan form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earth-worker' (St Jordi/George, the patron saint of Catalonia) — and is also a pet form of Jordan, Hebrew 'flowing down' (the river Jordan; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, soft name, predominantly a boys' name in Catalonia, used here for girls (slug distinguished).
It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-farmer-or-flowing-down at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Jordi mean?
Jordi is the Catalan George, 'a farmer', and a pet form of Jordan ('flowing down'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Jordi?
It's said JOR-dee /ˈdʒɔr.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jordi a boy or girl name?
Jordi is used for both sexes (predominantly boys' in Catalonia); this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Jordi?
Jordi is a rare name in the U.S.