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Judi

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Pronounced JOO-dee /ˈdʒuː.di/High

Meaning: A short form of Judith, from the Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea; Jewish woman; praised.' Warm and vintage; famously borne by actress Judi Dench.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm vintage short form: Judi comes from Judith, 'woman of Judea; praised' (said 'JOO-dee'). Friendly and classic.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA short form of Judith, from the Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea; Jewish woman; praised.' Warm and vintage; famously borne by actress Judi Dench.
U.S. rank (2025)#10474 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719302025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Judi shortens Judith, from the Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea; praised.' A friendly, mid-century-classic name, borne by Dame Judi Dench — rare among newer babies in the U.S. (said 'JOO-dee').

It appears rarely today, more familiar from past generations. Rare now, warm, and vintage.

Did you know? Judi is a short form of Judith — Hebrew for 'woman of Judea; praised' — a warm, vintage name carried with grace by the actress Dame Judi Dench (said 'JOO-dee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Judi — short form of Judith; 'woman of Judea; praised'

Variations

JudyJudieJudith

Nicknames

JudeJudes

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Judi mean?

Judi is a short form of Judith, Hebrew for 'woman of Judea; praised.'

How do you pronounce Judi?

It's said JOO-dee /ˈdʒuː.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Judi a boy or girl name?

Judi is a girl's name.

How popular is Judi?

Judi is a rare name among babies in the U.S. today.

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