Meaning of Jody. Hebrew name. In Hebrew, the name Jody means-Diminutive of Judith: Jewess. Praised.. Other origins for the name Jody include-Hebrew, American, English, English.The name Jody is most often used as a girl name or female name. Hebrew Name Meaning-Diminutive of Judith: Jewess. Praised.ther origins for the name Jody include-Hebrew, American, English, English.The name Jody is most often used as a girl name or female name. Hebrew Name Meaning-Diminutive of Judith: Jewess.