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Jody?

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babysleephelp · 19/03/2022 13:01

You don't hear this name too much anymore (or at least I don't!).

What are peoples opinions please?

And would you spell Jody as above, or Jodie?

Thanks!

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KosherDill · 20/03/2022 02:09

@Strawberry33

No I don’t think it’s nice at all. It’s dated but not in a classy way. It’s in the same category as “Trisha” or the like…
Agree. It's chavvy.

Imagine it on an adult professional? Just, no.

Susu49 · 20/03/2022 02:06

Also @Scaredofburnout I'm sure you're lovely too!

Susu49 · 20/03/2022 02:05

I've never met a Jodie I liked (although I'm sure @JodienotJody is lovely!)

Jody for a boy is cool (not Judy for a boy which is what my phone likes)

user1471601171 · 20/03/2022 02:03

I agree with the bully comment. It’s a nice enough name but I much prefer Josie.

LakeIsle48 · 20/03/2022 00:25

Wow Jody from Steinbeck, brilliant author. Apols for incorrect spelling. Very cool name. Actually both are creative. Creative in a beautiful way

Scaredofburnout · 20/03/2022 00:23

I’m a Jodie ☺️Late 20s, I don’t mind my name it’s definitely unusual. But some amazing actresses with the namer recently (Jodie Comer and Jodie Whittaker)

LakeIsle48 · 20/03/2022 00:19

Both Jodies, one for a boy and one for a girl. The boy is quirky, creative and smart. Jodie, girl, is funny, popular and very kind

LakeIsle48 · 20/03/2022 00:16

Love it for a boy or girl ❤

SouthernGothic · 20/03/2022 00:14

My name’s Jodie and I’m here to stand in solidarity with JodienotJody!

I was named after Jody from The Red Pony by John Steinbeck. I’ve always liked my (our!) name because it’s unusual and unisex.

Gardeningcreature · 19/03/2022 22:36

I like it.
I agree Jody for a boy, Jodie for a girl.
Don't know many. There was a girl in dcs class called Jodie, she's an adult now.

tearinghairout · 19/03/2022 22:35

I know a male Jody. It's an OK name. Jodie was very popular for girls in the 70s and 80s and was only slightly classier than Tracey.

WeasilyPleased · 19/03/2022 22:31

The adult Jodie I know is very beautiful and extremely bossy.

Aspidistra1 · 19/03/2022 21:38

I’ve known 3, all similar ages - 30s

1 x Jodie
1 x Jodi
1 x Jo-Dee

I think Jodie is probably the nicest. I actually
like it and it is unusual.

Couple of famous ones - Jodie Whittaker and Jodie Comer, both fab!

JodienotJody · 19/03/2022 21:35

@SouthParkCovid

Every Jodie i have known was a bully
I'm a Jodie and I was bullied relentlessly throughout my childhood.

As a way of identifying bullies I dint think it's foolproof 🤷🏼‍♀️

SouthParkCovid · 19/03/2022 21:29

Every Jodie i have known was a bully

JodienotJody · 19/03/2022 21:28

Non taken 😂😂

Luredbyapomegranate · 19/03/2022 21:25

It’s very 90s. I didn’t like it then and don’t now, it’s sort of nothingy and also quite ugly.

Orphlids · 19/03/2022 21:02

I rather like it. I do think it’s a bit dated, but not to the extent it would put me off. I think it’s quite a cool name - the cool kid, maybe a little bit naughty. It’s a lovely sound.

JodienotJody · 19/03/2022 20:07

Name changed for obvious reasons .....

I'm a Jodie ( trying not to get offended by the chavvy /downmarket comments!!)

It's not done me any harm. I'm 40 but I have met Jodie's younger than me.

The only thing I will say is it will get misspelled no matter how you spell it. I get Jody or Jodi at least once a week!!

AHungryCaterpillar · 19/03/2022 19:58

Don’t like it at all

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babysleephelp · 19/03/2022 19:42

Ok mixed bag! Thanks all Smile

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Strawberry33 · 19/03/2022 17:53

No I don’t think it’s nice at all. It’s dated but not in a classy way. It’s in the same category as “Trisha” or the like…

BrutusMcDogface · 19/03/2022 17:51

Love it!

user1493494961 · 19/03/2022 17:50

A bit downmarket.

Lurking9to5 · 19/03/2022 17:50

I know a man called jody. Thats it.
Feel like it's perceived to be dated though