Judy

The name Judy is a diminutive form of the name Judith, which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yehudit' meaning 'Jewish' or 'from Judah'.

In the Old Testament, Judith was a beautiful and heroic woman who saved her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes.

The name Judith gained popularity in medieval Europe, and Judy emerged as a common short form or nickname for Judith in English-speaking countries.

While Judy is considered a standalone name today, its origins can be traced back to the biblical Judith, with meanings related to being a member of the Jewish faith or hailing from the ancient Hebrew tribe of Judah.