Cody
Meaning of Cody
The name Cody is traditionally a male name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish surname "Ó Cuidighthigh," which means "descendant of the helpful one." Pronounced as KOH-dee, Cody has enjoyed considerable popularity in English-speaking countries. The name evokes images of the American frontier, largely due to its association with Buffalo Bill Cody, a famed showman and bison hunter of the late 19th century. This rugged and adventurous connotation has contributed to its enduring appeal. In recent years, Cody has consistently ranked within the top 500 names for newborn boys in the United States, peaking in popularity during the early 1990s. Variations like Kodi also exist but are less common. Overall, Cody remains a strong and friendly choice for parents seeking a name with historical roots and contemporary charm.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KOH-dee (/ˈkəʊdi/)
American English
- Pronunced as KOH-dee (/ˈkoʊdi/)
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Notable People Named Cody
| Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler known for his time in WWE and All Elite Wrestling, where he held the AEW TNT Championship three times. |
| Cody Robert Simpson is an Australian singer, actor, and swimmer known for his music career and role in the Broadway musical Anastasia. |
| Cody Garbrandt is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion and American professional mixed martial artist competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). |
| Cody Ko, also known as Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk, is a Canadian YouTuber, podcaster, comedian, and rapper known for his crude comedic style and has over 9.37 million subscribers across his five YouTube channels as of April 2023. |
| Cody Allen Zeller is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Charlotte Bobcats and his current role with the New Orleans Pelicans. |
| Cody William Miller is an accomplished American competitive swimmer, known for his world records and Olympic medals. |
| Cody Jay Carnes is an American Christian singer, songwriter, and worship pastor. |
| Cody Parkey is a former American football placekicker known for his time with several NFL teams and a memorable missed kick during a playoff game. |
| Cody Michael Fajardo is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). |
| Cody Ryan Thomas is a versatile American professional baseball outfielder who made his MLB debut in 2022 and is currently a free agent, known for his multi-sport college career at the University of Oklahoma. |
| Cody Franson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman known for his time with teams like the Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Meredith Cody Jinks is a prominent American outlaw country music singer and songwriter, known for his successful albums like I'm Not the Devil, Lifers, After the Fire, and The Wanting. |
| Cody Daniel Cillo is an Italian-American former professional baseball pitcher known for his time with Fortitudo Baseball Bologna and the Italian national baseball team. |
| Cody Tyler Riggs is a former American football cornerback known for his time playing college football at Florida and Notre Dame. |
| Cody Allen Christian is an American actor recognized for his roles in Pretty Little Liars and Teen Wolf, with nominations for Teen Choice and BAFTA Game Awards. |
