Jody Davidson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jody Davidson — Irish
59K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jody Davidson is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Jody is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Jody is a unisex given name. For men, it is sometimes a short form (hypocorism) for Joseph and other names. Notable people with the given name include: Jody Azzouni (born 1954), American philosopher, short fiction writer and poet Jody Byrne (footballer) (born 1963), Irish retired footballer Jody Campbell (born 1960), American former water polo player Jody Carr (born 1975), Canadian politician Jody Cortez (born 1960), American drummer Jody Craddock (born 1975), English footballer Jody Cundy (born 1978), English cyclist and former swimmer Jody Davis (baseball) (born 1952), American Major League . The surname Davidson: Davidson is a patronymic surname, meaning "son/descendant of David" (or "Beloved Son/Descendant"; 'David' lit. "Beloved One"). In the Highlands of Scotland, where the surname is an anglicised version of the Gaelic "mac Daibhidh", Clan Davidson was traditionally a sept of the Clan Chattan Confederation. There are alternate spellings, including those common in the British Isles and Scandinavia: Davidsen, Davisson, Davison, Daveson, Davidsson. While the given name comes from the Hebrew "David", meaning beloved, Davidson is rarely used as a masculine given name or nickname. Jody is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 59K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jody reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jody

Irish

Jody is a unisex given name. For men, it is sometimes a short form (hypocorism) for Joseph and other names. Notable people with the given name include: Jody Azzouni (born 1954), American philosopher, short fiction writer and poet Jody Byrne (footballer) (born 1963), Irish retired footballer Jody Campbell (born 1960), American former water polo player Jody Carr (born 1975), Canadian politician Jody Cortez (born 1960), American drummer Jody Craddock (born 1975), English footballer Jody Cundy (born 1978), English cyclist and former swimmer Jody Davis (baseball) (born 1952), American Major League .

Surname: Davidson

Hebrew

Davidson is a patronymic surname, meaning "son/descendant of David" (or "Beloved Son/Descendant"; 'David' lit. "Beloved One"). In the Highlands of Scotland, where the surname is an anglicised version of the Gaelic "mac Daibhidh", Clan Davidson was traditionally a sept of the Clan Chattan Confederation. There are alternate spellings, including those common in the British Isles and Scandinavia: Davidsen, Davisson, Davison, Daveson, Davidsson. While the given name comes from the Hebrew "David", meaning beloved, Davidson is rarely used as a masculine given name or nickname.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jody is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jody by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jody Davidson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jody Davidson:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jody?
The first name Jody originates from Irish. Jody is a unisex given name. For men, it is sometimes a short form (hypocorism) for Joseph and other names. Notable people with the given name include: Jody Azzouni (born 1954), American philosopher, short fiction writer and poet Jody Byrne (footballer) (born 1963), Irish retired footballer Jody Campbell (born 1960), American former water polo player Jody Carr (born 1975), Canadian politician Jody Cortez (born 1960), American drummer Jody Craddock (born 1975), English footballer Jody Cundy (born 1978), English cyclist and former swimmer Jody Davis (baseball) (born 1952), American Major League .
When was Jody most popular?
The name Jody reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Davidson?
The surname Davidson originates from Hebrew. Davidson is a patronymic surname, meaning "son/descendant of David" (or "Beloved Son/Descendant"; 'David' lit. "Beloved One"). In the Highlands of Scotland, where the surname is an anglicised version of the Gaelic "mac Daibhidh", Clan Davidson was traditionally a sept of the Clan Chattan Confederation. There are alternate spellings, including those common in the British Isles and Scandinavia: Davidsen, Davisson, Davison, Daveson, Davidsson. While the given name comes from the Hebrew "David", meaning beloved, Davidson is rarely used as a masculine given name or nickname.
What are the origins of the name Jody Davidson?
The name Jody Davidson combines two different traditions: the first name Jody has Irish roots, while the surname Davidson originates from Hebrew.
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