Randy
RAN-dee
Popularity
#1019
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
334,271
Peak Year
#16,740 in 1956
First Recorded
1915
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Randy is an English name, often a diminutive of Randall or Randolph. Randall comes from Germanic elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf', while Randolph means 'shield counsel'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Randy Travis
American country music singer.
Randy Johnson
American professional baseball pitcher.
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