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Kodie
Pronounced KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.diː/High
Meaning: Feminine creative spelling of Cody, from Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (the helpful one)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kodie is a feminine creative spelling of Cody, which derives from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach.' The Irish root cuidightheach means 'helpful' or 'assistant.' The surname became an anglicized given name in the United States, popularized in part by the fame of Buffalo Bill Cody and the Western frontier associations the name carries.
As a given name for girls, Kodie reflects the 21st-century trend of feminizing traditionally male surname-names through spelling modification. The K opening and -ie ending signal a feminine identity while preserving the recognizable KODY sound. It appears in U.S. SSA records alongside variants Kodi, Kodee, and Codi.
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- ★Kodie Shane (1998-)American rapper and singer associated with Lil Yachty's Sailing Team
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kodie mean?
Kodie is a feminine spelling of Cody, from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of the helpful one.'
How do you pronounce Kodie?
Kodie is pronounced KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.diː/ — two syllables with stress on the first.
Is Kodie a boy or girl name?
Kodie is used as a girl's name; the standard spelling Cody is more commonly used for boys.
How popular is Kodie?
Kodie is a rare spelling variant appearing occasionally in U.S. SSA records. The name Cody is much more commonly found for boys.