Jordi
Meaning of Jordi
The name Jordi is a male given name of Catalan origin, pronounced as JOR-dee (/ˈdʒɔr.di/). It is a popular variation of the name George, which means "farmer" or "earthworker." The name Jordi has strong cultural associations in Catalonia, where it is often linked to Saint George (Sant Jordi), the patron saint of Catalonia. This connection imbues the name with a sense of bravery and chivalry. In terms of popularity in the United States, Jordi has seen fluctuating usage over the years. It reached its peak in 1999 with 217 occurrences and a rank of 743. Although its popularity has varied, it remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for a name with rich cultural heritage and historical significance. Variations of the name include Jordy, which offers a slightly different yet equally charming option.
Pronunciation
Catalan
- Pronunced as JOR-dee (/ˈdʒɔr.di/)
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Notable People Named Jordi
| Jordi Alba Ramos is a renowned Spanish professional footballer known for his exceptional skills as a left-back. |
| Jordi Cruyff - Johan Jordi Cruijff is a Dutch professional football manager and former player, known for his role as the sporting director of professional football at Barcelona and as the son of famous footballer Johan Cruyff. |
| Jordi Savall i Bernadet is a Spanish conductor, composer, and viol player known for popularizing early music and incorporating non-western musical traditions in his work. |
| Jordi Amat Maas is a professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League club Johor Darul Ta'zim and the Indonesia national team. |
| Jordi Murphy is an Irish international rugby player who represents Ulster in the United Rugby Championship and the Ireland national rugby union team. |
| Jordi Gené Guerrero is a former racing driver known for his participation in the World Touring Car Championship, while his younger brother Marc is a former racer and current Brand Ambassador for the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team. |
| Jordi Wild, also known as Jordi Wild, is a popular Spanish YouTuber and podcaster with over 12 million subscribers on his channel, El Rincón de Giorgio. |
| Jordi Turull i Negre is a Spanish politician from Catalonia associated with Together for Catalonia, who has been in pre-trial custody since March 2018 and suspended as a deputy in the Catalan parliament on 10 July 2018. |
| Jordi Puigneró i Ferrer is a Catalan IT engineer and politician known for his role as Vice President of the Spanish Autonomous Community of Catalonia and Minister of Digital Policies and Territory. |
| Jordi Bernet Cussó is a renowned Spanish comics artist, famous for creating the gangster comics series Torpedo and contributing to the American weird western comic book Jonah Hex. |
| Jordi Fernández Torres is a Spanish basketball coach, currently serving as the associate head coach for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the head coach of the Canadian men's national team. |
| Jordi Calavera Espinach is a Spanish footballer known for his position as a right back. |
| Jordi El Niño Polla - Ángel Muñoz García, also known as Jordi "El Niño Polla", is a Spanish pornographic actor, producer, and YouTuber who gained fame through his work with Brazzers. |
| Jordi Pablo Ripollés is a former Spanish footballer and current assistant manager of La Roda CF. |
| Jordi Pigem is a renowned Catalan philosopher and writer. |
