Jordy is the Dutch and French form of Jordi.
In France, the name gained significant popularity in 1992 after the young French singer Jordy Lemoine (1988–), known for his hit single Dur dur d'être bébé, rose to fame. This boosted the name's usage in the country.
Jordy ultimately derives from the Catalan name Jordi, which is the Catalan form of George. Saint George is one of the patron saints of Catalonia, and his cult contributed to the name's adoption. The name George comes from the Greek Georgios, meaning “farmer, earthworker”, from elements ge (“earth”) and ergon (“work”). Saint George was a 3rd-century Roman soldier martyred during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian, later enshrined in legend as a dragon slayer. The name has been particularly popular in the Netherlands due to Johan Cruyff naming his son Jordi in 1974.
Variants
Related Dutch variants include Jordi and Joris, while the French equivalent is Georges.
- Meaning: farmer, earthworker
- Origin: Greek, via Catalan and French/Dutch forms
- Type: given name
- Usage regions: Netherlands, France