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Judithe

JOO-dith · Woman from Judea; she who is praised.

Peak popularity
1941
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Judithe since 1937

Babies named Judithe per year in U.S. Social Security records.

471119401960198020002020Most births 1941Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1930s21
1940s58
1950s20
1960s5
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Judithe, recorded since at least 1937, is a rare and refined French variant of Judith. It saw its highest usage in 1941, when it peaked in popularity, yet it has remained consistently uncommon, with stable low usage through the 2020s. The name's Hebrew origin connects it to the biblical story of Judith, a symbol of courage and faith. For parents who appreciate classic biblical names with a European flair, Judithe offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Judith. Its rarity means a child named Judithe is likely to be the only one in her class, carrying a name that feels both traditional and unique.

Judithe is the French form of Judith, from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'she who is praised.' The name appears in the biblical Book of Judith, where she is a heroine who saves her people. The French variant Judithe has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries, often as a more ornate spelling.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Judy, Judie, Jude, Ditha

Variants: Judith, Judit, Judyta, Yehudit

Sibling names for Judithe

Names that share Judithe's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Judithe mean?
Judithe is a French variant of Judith, meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'she who is praised.'
How popular is Judithe today?
Judithe has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 in recent decades. Its peak usage was in 1941, but it remains very rare.
Is Judithe a girl's name?
Yes, Judithe is almost exclusively given to girls.