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Jodie/Jody

32 replies

mrsm43s · 12/05/2017 23:31

For a girl.

Jodie I think, perhaps, has an overly 80's vibe to it. But I like the sound, so Jody?

What do you reckon? Too dated, or ready to be "fresh" again? It's not like there'll be many in her class at school.

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AbernathysFringe · 16/05/2017 00:24

I like it for boys and girls and both spellings! Not many names I say that about!
Joni is nice too.

leannejade · 15/05/2017 16:13

My sister is called Jody and she complains all the time she has the boys spelling. Although I'm sure she'll feel better knowing she's not alone!

Cel982 · 14/05/2017 19:53

Jodie is lovely, uncommon but not odd. Go for it.

Jody is a boy's name.

maitaimojito · 14/05/2017 19:44

I know a male Jody so would think boy if I saw it spelt like that.

Jodie for a girl initially seems a bit 80's to me but every Jodie I've ever encountered has been lovely so it has positive connotations.

hollyisalovelyname · 14/05/2017 09:33

By being 'dated' it means there won't be a classroom / playground full of the same named children.
Go for it.

MerryMarigold · 14/05/2017 03:42

I love Jodie. I don't think it's dated at all, but the only one I know is 13 and super cool.

MangosteenSoda · 14/05/2017 03:29

Think many people would assume boy if you use the Jody spelling.

I think there's an Aussie model called Jodhi Mears. But honestly, upon hearing her name, everyone will automatically write Jodie, so she will constantly have to correct it if you use any other spelling.

TinyPawz · 14/05/2017 03:00

I know a 6yr Jodie. She is an absolute delight of a child, always happy, full of character. I say go for it. I am obviously very biased because this little girl is brilliant

NuffSaidSam · 14/05/2017 02:56

I really like it.

It is dated in that it was very popular in the 80's/90's and not so much since. But then, if you'd asked 10 years ago about all the Mabel/Elsie/Evie/Violet old lady names that are super popular now, you'd have got the same response.

It's an easy to say and spell, pretty name that everyone has heard of, but is really underused at the moment. I think it's great.

I would use Jodie because I'm pretty sure Jody is the male spelling.

Plunkette · 14/05/2017 02:56

I think Jodie (that spelling) is very nice.

nooka · 14/05/2017 02:44

I've only met male Jodys, I'd use Jodie for a girl.

Nicky2468 · 14/05/2017 02:39

Nice name. Taught the most lovely girl called Jodie many years ago.

I'd think boy if I saw the spelling Jody though and actually prefer the 'ie' ending as it seems softer to me!

MysweetAudrina · 14/05/2017 01:42

My sister is Jodie she is 40. I do like the name but I like my sister so might be biased.

Joeybee · 14/05/2017 01:22

I prefer Jodie. If it's spelt Jody I think she'd spend all her life having to say 'Oh, no it's spelt J-O-D-Y'. Plus Jody could be pronounced by some people as Joddy.

chipsnmayo · 14/05/2017 01:16

It is nice but extremely dated, all the ones I know are born in the 80s or 90s.

CaoNiMartacus · 13/05/2017 22:49

Jodie always puts me in mind of the vulgar Spanish verb "joder"...

hollyisalovelyname · 13/05/2017 21:13

Jolie ( it means pretty in French)

AngelicaSchuylerChurch · 13/05/2017 21:12

Jody is a boy's name.

RestingBitch · 13/05/2017 20:34

I used to work with a guy called Jody, so I would go with Jodie for a girl. It might not be 'hip' or 'popular', but I think it's a nice name.

CricketRuntAndRashers · 13/05/2017 19:51

I really like Jodie for a girl :) (not Jody)

punkpuffin · 13/05/2017 18:52

I like Jodie. Josie is also nice.

CaipirinhasAllRound · 13/05/2017 18:47

It doesn't need an H in it!

Wouldn't have ever thought if it but actually quite like it. I'd spell it Jody

PuckeredAhole · 13/05/2017 18:06

If I had to use the name I'd spell it Jodhi.

CaulkheadNorth · 13/05/2017 18:04

I know an 8 yr old Jodie. I like the name but wouldn't use it, mainly because it reminds me of a child I went to school with.

Brokenbiscuit · 13/05/2017 18:01

I know a 12yo Jodie, so there are young ones around.