Jude
Jude is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek origin, meaning “Praised”.
| Meaning | Praised |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek |
| Written as | Ἰούδας |
| Pronunciation | JOOD |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Jude
Jude is an English short form of Judas, the Greek version of the Hebrew Yehudah (Judah), 'praised'. English Bibles use Jude for the apostle Jude Thaddeus and for the author of the short Epistle of Jude, to set them apart from Judas Iscariot. Saint Jude is honoured as the patron of lost causes. The Beatles song Hey Jude and actor Jude Law helped make it a stylish modern choice, occasionally used for girls too.
Is Jude a Christian name?
Jude is a New Testament name: Saint Jude Thaddeus was one of the twelve apostles, and the Epistle of Jude is a book of the Bible. It is popular in Catholic families devoted to him.
How popular is Jude?
A popular boys' name in the UK and Ireland and rising in the US.
Gifts with the name Jude
- Jude name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Jude baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Jude
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jude mean?
Jude means 'Praised'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek origin.
Is Jude a Christian name?
Jude is a New Testament name: Saint Jude Thaddeus was one of the twelve apostles, and the Epistle of Jude is a book of the Bible. It is popular in Catholic families devoted to him.
How do you pronounce Jude?
Jude is pronounced JOOD.
Is Jude a boy or girl name?
Jude is usually a boy name.