NAME PROFILE
Dody
A diminutive of Dorothy, meaning 'Gift of God.' It represents a person who is a precious blessing to those around them, possessing a spirited and cheerful nature that lights up a room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 338 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1959 |
| Most recent | 1961 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 67%OH — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Dody Goodman (Actress, Grease) · Dody Dorn (Film Editor, Memento) · Dody Heath (Actress, The Diary of Anne Frank) · Dody Wood (Professional Ice Hockey Player) · Dody Roach (Professional Poker Player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DoDeeDode
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