How to say it
BO · die
ˈboʊ.di
Masculine
Bodie
Awakening; or shelter
What it means
Most often a casual spelling of the Sanskrit Bodhi ('awakening'); also read as 'shelter' and tied to the Gold Rush ghost town Bodie.
Bodie is a relaxed, surf-and-sun spelling that overlaps a few sources: most often the Sanskrit Bodhi, 'awakening,' sometimes a 'shelter' sense or the Norse Bodil, and it shares its look with the California Gold Rush ghost town of Bodie. It rides the same laid-back wave as Bodhi and Bode, and reads easygoing and outdoorsy. Bo is the natural short.
How to spell Bodie
The standard spelling is Bodie. Common variants include Bodhi, Bode, Bodi, but Bodie is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #275 in 2025, currently #275 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Bodie, Bodhi, and Bode overlap; Bodie is the most casual, beachy spelling.
- Worth knowing
Shares its name with the Bodie ghost town and carries a surfer-cool air.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Bodie the well-preserved Gold Rush ghost town in California
Spelling variants
- Bodhi
- Bode
- Bodi
Names with the same feeling
Common questions
- What does the name Bodie mean?
- Most often a casual spelling of the Sanskrit Bodhi ('awakening'); also read as 'shelter' and tied to the Gold Rush ghost town Bodie.
- What does Bodie mean in Sanskrit?
- In Sanskrit, Bodie means "Awakening; or shelter." Bodie is a relaxed, surf-and-sun spelling that overlaps a few sources: most often the Sanskrit Bodhi, 'awakening,' sometimes a 'shelter' sense or the Norse Bodil, and it shares its look with the California Gold Rush ghost town of Bodie. It rides the same laid-back wave as Bodhi and Bode, and reads easygoing and outdoorsy. Bo is the natural short.
- How do you pronounce Bodie?
- Bodie is pronounced ˈboʊ.di. Say it as BO-die, with the stress on the "bo" syllable.
- How do you spell Bodie?
- The standard spelling is Bodie. Common spelling variants include Bodhi, Bode, Bodi.
- Is Bodie a boy or girl name?
- Bodie is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Bodie?
- Bodie ranked #275 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.