Messenger or enlightened one
Bodee is a modern phonetic spelling of the Sanskrit name Bodhi, which refers to the state of enlightenment or spiritual awakening in Buddhism. It is also occasionally used as a variant of the Germanic name Bode, meaning messenger. In the United States, this specific spelling is a contemporary creation, often chosen for its approachable, phonetic look.
About 79 boys were named Bodee in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
