Bodie is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4524 in 2008 with 4 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 6 births ranking #3599. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 78,940 girls born was named Bodie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Bodie is best treated as a modern spelling variant of Bodhi. That gives it a clearer source line than the earlier broader surname-style explanation.
The name's rise fits the popularity of short modern names with spiritual or stylish associations and flexible spelling. The newer spelling keeps the sound while shifting the visual style slightly away from the original form.