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The name Judy is a shortened form of the name Judith, which comes from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning "woman of Judea." In the Bible, Judith is a Jewish heroine who saved her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. The name Judy became popular in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s, and reached its peak of popularity in the 1940s and 1950s. It was often given as a nickname for girls named Judith or Judyth. Famous people with the name Judy include actress Judy Garland, journalist Judy Woodruff, and singer Judy Collins.

The name Judy is most popular in the United States, particularly in the southern states. It is also popular in Canada and Australia.

Judy is a classic name that has been popular for generations. If you're looking for similar names, here are a few options:

• Julie
• Judith
• Jody
• Julia
• Jayne
• Jenna
• Jules
• June
• Jemma
• Janie