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BoyGermanic

Roddy

ROD-ee

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

2,531

Peak Year

#86 in 1960

First Recorded

1914

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Roddy is a diminutive of Roderick, a Germanic name meaning 'famous power' or 'famous ruler'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Roddy McDowall

    British actor known for Planet of the Apes

  • Roddy Piper

    Canadian professional wrestler and actor

Nicknames

Personality Traits

CharmingEnergeticFriendlyLoyal

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