US Popularity Rank: 755

Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: Enlightenment, wisdom; Messenger; Large-bodied

Bodie is a gender-neutral name that is Sanskrit, German, French, Scandinacian, and Scottish in origin. A respelling of the Sanskrit Bodhi, it can translate to "enlightenment" or "wisdom," and can always encourage baby to keep a sharp, open mind. Bodie can also be a Scottish variant of the English last name Body and Old English word bodig, meaning "large physique." It may also come from the French last name Beaudin, meaning "bold" and "strong." If you want to encourage baby's strong, sturdy demeanor, this name can do the job. Bodie is likely a derivative of the Germanic and Scandinavian moniker Boden, which gives it a cute contemporary edge that is ideal for a bundle of joy of any gender. It translates to “messenger,” and "sheltered," which is quite fitting for your family’s latest addition and all the new things they have to teach you!