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Judith Philomena is the nicest of the bunch.

I like the name Judith. I don't think it's too Biblical at all.

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I absolutely love the combo Judith Marion. That's gorgeous.

I think Judith is a common enough name for people not to tie it to the Biblical story. I know what you mean about the weightyness of it, but I only like the nickname Jody / Jodie.

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Judith Fern is cool, I also like it with Philomena.

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Other ideas:
For that hefty but grand tone:
Judith Susanna (both Shakespeare daughters!)
Judith Miranda
Judith Veronica
Judith Edwina
Judith Harriet
Judith Margaret
Judith Rosamund
Judith Alexandra
Judith Louisa
Judith Magdalene / Magdalena
Judith Viola
Judith Beatrix
Judith Eleanor
Judith Charlotte
Judith Seraphine
Judith Laurentia

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To bring out Judith's light side:
Judith Marisela
Judith Fay
Judith Lucy
Judith Adele / Judith Adela

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Well, I have a Biblical name, so I can't throw stones at Judith. No one ever assumes I'm Jewish because I have a Hebrew name, so I don't see why Judith would be any different.

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Overall, I think it's respectable and intelligent, but I would never use it myself. I don't like the NN Judy, and the -ith leaves me cold.

I get no particular religious vibe from Judith.

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I like Judith Fern

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Also consider

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Judith Quinn
Judith Catherine
Judith Simone
Judith Christabel

I usually first think of Judy that I work with, then Judith Shakespeare, then Judy Garland, then Judith from the Bible. Judith has really grown on me because of the woman I work with. She was named after Judy Garland. Judith Marion and Judith Clara are my favorites of your combos. :)

I definitely don't think that it has too strong a Biblical/Christian/Jewish vibe to it. It's just an Old Testament name, like Rachel, Rebecca, and Susannah. People of all types use names like that, and Judith is no different. Heck, my grandson's name is Abraham! Now there's a name that might be argued has a Biblical/Christian/Jewish vibe! And my family is neither Jewish nor Christian! I am an atheist, and my daughter, while not an atheist, does not subscribe to any religious beliefs other than a general belief in a higher power. And I, the atheist, was the one who argued in favor of Abraham, in the face of my son-in-law's initial reluctance. I said that it had "a lot of Old Testament charm." Even though I'm an atheist, I recognize the fact that The Bible has had a great effect on our culture, is part of our common heritage, and has some great names in it.

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Okay, back to Judith. I've never thought it was bland, and can agree it has an edge, a weighty seriousness, and a hipster tone. I personally don't like it because I hate the JOOD sound. Simple as that, no more complicated!