Judy as a name
Judy is a female given name, which is a diminutive form of the name Judith. The name Judith is derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning “woman of Judea” or “praised”.
Judy has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century, and has been used as a standalone name or as a nickname for Judith or other names that begin with “J”. It has also been used as a fictional character name in literature, film, and television.
Famous people with the name Judy include American actress and singer Judy Garland, British actress Judy Dench, and American journalist and author Judy Woodruff, among others.
