Fordie is of American origin, derived from an occupational surname that was given to a maker or driver of a type of horse-drawn carriage known as a 'ford'. It is a variant spelling of the more common Ford. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century and has since been used as both a first name and a nickname.
"Fordie saw its peak with five births in 1924, with no others recorded annually since."