Judy

Judy is a feminine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Judith. The name Judith derives from Hebrew Yehudit, meaning “woman of Judea” or “Jewess,” and Judy has been used independently as well in English-speaking countries.

Notable bearers with the given name include Judy Garland, an American actress and singer; Judy Collins, an American singer-songwriter; Judy Blume, an American author; Judy Chicago, an American artist; and Judy Heumann, an American disability rights activist.

In fiction and film, the name appears with characters such as Judy Jetson from The Jetsons and Judy Hopps, the rabbit police officer in Zootopia. A 2019 biographical drama titled Judy centers on Judy Garland.

There are places named Judy in the United States and other countries, reflecting the name’s cross-cultural use in geography as well as personal naming.