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Roddy

A diminutive of Roderick or Rodney.

Meaning and origin

Roddy is a diminutive derived from Roderick (meaning "famous ruler" from Germanic elements) or Rodney (from the Old English place name meaning "Hroda's island").

How to pronounce Roddy

English (US)RAH-dee /ˈɹɑdi/

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