Rodney
From an Old English place name meaning "Hroda's island", derived from the personal name Hroda (meaning "fame") and the element "ey" or "ig" (island).
Meaning and origin
Rodney originated as an English place name before being adopted as a given name, exemplifying a common English naming tradition.
How to pronounce Rodney
| English (US) | RAH-nee /ˈɹɑdni/ |
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