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Bodie

Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Bodie: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2023.

Bodie has distinct possible origins, with two main strands. It is most commonly considered a variant of the Irish or Scottish Gaelic name *Bóid*, meaning “the fair-haired one” or “yellow-haired,” or a pet form of names like *Bóidín*. Alternatively, it may derive from a place name, such as Boddie in Scotland, itself from the Gaelic *both* meaning “a hut” or “a small dwelling.” A famous historical bearer is the American frontiersman and folk hero "Bodie" (born James Butler Hickok, better known as Wild Bill Hickok's lesser-known associate). The name is also permanently linked to the ghost town of Bodie, California, a once-booming gold rush settlement named after prospector William S. Bodey (a spelling variation). Notable modern variants include Bodhi, which shares the same sound but carries completely different Sanskrit origins related to enlightenment.