Jody as a name
Jody is a given name that can be used for both males and females. It is often considered a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for girls. The name Jody is of English origin, and it is derived from the name Joseph, which means “God will increase” or “he will add.”
Jody can be spelled in various ways, including Jodie, Jodi, and Jodee. The name became popular in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s, and it has remained in use since then. Some notable people with the name Jody include Jody Watley, an American singer and songwriter, and Jody Scheckter, a former Formula One racing driver from South Africa.