Judy
Meaning of Judy
The name Judy, pronounced as JOO-dee (/ˈdʒu.di/), is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl. Originating as a diminutive of the Hebrew name Judith, which means "woman from Judea," Judy has enjoyed widespread popularity across various cultures. The name carries associations with warmth and friendliness, often evoking images of beloved characters like Judy Garland, the iconic actress and singer. In the United States, Judy saw its peak popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s when it ranked among the top names for newborn girls. Though its usage has declined over recent decades, it remains a classic choice that continues to be cherished by many families.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JOO-dee (/ˈdʒu.di/)
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Notable People Named Judy
| Judy Garland was a versatile American actress and singer who achieved international stardom and critical acclaim for her work in musical and dramatic roles, as well as her achievements as a recording artist and on the concert stage. |
| Judy Collins - Judith Marjorie Collins is a renowned American singer-songwriter and musician known for her diverse musical repertoire, social activism, and distinctive voice, with a career that has spanned over seven decades. |
| Judy Blume is an influential American writer known for her popular children's and young adult novels, including "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." |
| Judy Kuhn is a renowned American actress, singer, and activist, recognized for her contributions to musical theatre and her portrayal of the title role in the 1995 film Pocahontas. |
| Judy Lynn Tenuta was a beloved American comedian, actress, and comedy musician known for her whimsical and brash persona as "The Love Goddess," with a devoted following and two Grammy Award nominations. |
| Judy Holliday was a multi-talented American actress, comedian, and singer. |
| Judy Carmichael is a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and vocalist, honored as a Steinway Artist. |
| Judy S. Gelles was a multimedia American artist known for her photography and exploration of family life and traditional gender roles, as well as her Fourth Grade Project, a portrait study of 300 children from around the world. |
| Judy Campbell was an influential English actress and the mother of actress and singer Jane Birkin, and screenwriter and director Andrew Birkin. |
| Judy Finnigan - Judith Adele Finnigan is an English television presenter and writer known for co-presenting ITV's This Morning and the Channel 4 chat show, Richard & Judy, and for her successful novels. |
| Judy Rose - Judith Wilkins Rose is the former director of athletics for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte 49ers. |
| Judy Onofrio is an American artist based in Rochester, Minnesota. |
| Judy Moran - Judith Maryanne Moran is known as the matriarch of the Moran criminal family in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and was involved in the Melbourne gangland killings. |
| Judy Shepard is an advocate for LGBT rights and co-founder of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, named after her son who was a victim of a high-profile hate crime. |
| Judy Sullivan is an American retired biomedical engineer who made significant contributions to NASA during the Apollo missions, notably as the lead biomedical engineer for Apollo 9 and Apollo 11. |
