Work or industrious
Idy is most commonly a diminutive of the Germanic name Ida, which is derived from the element 'id', meaning work or labor. In some contexts, it may also serve as a short form of names like Idina or Idalia. It carries a vintage, hardworking charm while remaining extremely rare in modern usage.
About 46 girls were named Idy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the novel and film adaptation · The Color Purple
