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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