US Popularity Rank: 8547

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Well loved; Gift; Gift of God

This baby name is quite literally a gift from god! Meaning “well loved” and “gift of God,” Dody is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. Short and sweet, this gem is a distinctive variation of timeless classics like Dodie, Dora, and Dorothy. The traditional name Dorothy has been popular for many years, in part due to the iconic film Wizard of Oz. While this moniker has certainly stood the test of time, we think it’s about time that variations like Dody get some of the glory.