About Body
The surname Body is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a body of water, derived from the Middle English word "bode" meaning "a body of water." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for a stout or corpulent person, derived from the Middle English word "bodi" meaning "body." Lastly, it could also be a variant spelling of the surname Bode, which is of German origin and means "messenger" or "herald." The exact meaning of the surname Body would depend on the specific family's history and origins.
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