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'.
Numerology
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
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