Jody

Jody is a unisex given name in English-speaking countries. It is commonly used as a diminutive form of Joseph for males and has also emerged as an independent given name for all genders. The spelling Jody is one of several variants, with Jodie being another common form.

Notable people with the name include Jody Williams, an American peace activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for work to ban landmines; Jody Watley, an American singer and songwriter known for 1980s and 1990s hits; Jody Scheckter, a South African former Formula One driver and 1979 World Champion; and Jody Hill, an American filmmaker and writer noted for The Foot-Fist Way and collaborations with Danny McBride.

In popular culture, the name Jody has been used for various fictional characters and is sometimes spelled Jodie. The name remains in use across generations and demonstrates flexibility in gender association in English-speaking regions.