1. a female given name
Usage: proper noun; common in English-speaking countries
2. a female character in the traditional puppet show Punch and Judy
Usage: often capitalized; historical/cultural reference

Examples

• Judy is my best friend from college.
• My grandmother's name was Judy.
• The children watched the Punch and Judy show at the fair.
• Judy has been a popular name since the mid-20th century.
• In the puppet theater, Judy is Punch's wife.