Find out how popular the first name Judie has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Judie by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Judie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Judie.

The history of the first name Judie

The name Judie is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive or pet form of the name Judith. The name Judith itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, which means "Jewish woman" or "woman from Judea." It is a biblical name that first appeared in the Old Testament's Book of Judith.

The Book of Judith is a deuterocanonical book that narrates the story of a beautiful widow named Judith who saves her people from the Assyrian general Holofernes. The story is set in the 6th century BC, and Judith is depicted as a brave and pious woman who uses her wit and charm to outwit the enemy and behead Holofernes.

The earliest recorded use of the name Judie as a diminutive of Judith dates back to the late Middle Ages in England and other parts of Western Europe. It gained popularity as a standalone given name in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.

One of the earliest notable bearers of the name Judie was Judie Walter (c. 1165 - c. 1225), an English noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Eleanor of Aquitaine and later became a nun. Another historical figure was Judie Wuornos (1956 - 2002), an American serial killer who was convicted of killing seven men in Florida in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Other notable women named Judie throughout history include Judie Aronson (1932 - 2019), an American actress and singer; Judie Tzuke (born 1956), an English singer-songwriter; and Judie Brown (born 1938), an American anti-abortion activist and former actress.

Judie Garland (1922 - 1969) was a renowned American actress, singer, and vaudevillian. She is best known for her roles in classic films such as "The Wizard of Oz," "Meet Me in St. Louis," and "A Star Is Born." Garland's life and career were marked by both tremendous success and personal struggles.

Finally, Judie Dench (born 1934) is a highly acclaimed British actress who has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and seven Olivier Awards. She is particularly renowned for her roles in films such as "Shakespeare in Love," "Mrs. Brown," and the James Bond series.

Data source

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