Yes, it is a male Hebrew name mentioned only once in the bible. The one striking use of it is in the earlier explorations to find a route to the west. The iconic name alongside Lewis and Clarke, is Jedidiah Smith.
Lewis and Clark exploration of 1804-1806. Jedidiah Strong Smith. (1798-1831)said to have been killed by Comanches. Body never found.
Her real name is probably something like Mellisa Rufella McGillicuddy.