Rocky
Meaning of Rocky
Rocky began life as the Italian Rocco—patron saint of the sick—and then rolled into English as a nickname that literally means “rock,” so it packs a double dose of protection and strength right out of the gate. Pop culture keeps polishing that stone: think glove-wielding Rocky Balboa going the distance, the majestic Rocky Mountains touching the clouds, and even India’s own larger-than-life “Rocky Bhai” from KGF, whose swagger has fireworks dancing in cinema halls. The name feels solid yet spunky, a mango lassi of grit and charm, perfect for parents who want their little champ to stand firm but still groove to the beat. Short, easy to shout across a playground, and bursting with underdog energy, Rocky tells every child, “Tough times will test you, but you were born to punch back and sparkle.”
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as RAH-kee (/ˈrɑki/)
British English
- Pronunced as RAW-kee (/ˈrɔːki/)
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Notable People Named Rocky
| Rocky Marciano was the only heavyweight boxing champion to retire undefeated. |
| Park Min-hyuk, known as Rocky, is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor, former Astro member, and founder of his own agency. |
| Asiniiwin was an Ojibwe chief whose advocacy led to the establishment of Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation in Montana. |
| Rocky Graziano was a world middleweight boxing champion famed for his powerful knockouts. |
| Rocky Bleier - Robert "Rocky" Bleier is a former NFL running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a U.S. Army veteran. |
| Rocky Aoki - Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki was a Japanese-American restaurateur who founded Benihana and Genesis magazine, and also raced powerboats and wrestled. |
| Rocky Seto is a former American football coach who last worked as the assistant head coach for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. |
| Rocky Fielding - Michael "Rocky" Fielding is a British former professional boxer who held the WBA super-middleweight title in 2018 and multiple regional championships. |
| Rocky Delgadillo - American lawyer and politician Rockard "Rocky" John Delgadillo served as Los Angeles city attorney from 2001 to 2009. |
| Rocky Bridges - Everett "Rocky" Bridges was an American MLB middle infielder and third baseman who played for several teams over his 11-year career from 1951 to 1961. |
| Rocky Lee Thompson is a Cree Canadian former NHL player and current coach who also excelled in boxing. |
| American singer Rocky Burnette, son of Johnny Burnette, is best known for his 1980 hit "Tired of Toein' the Line" that peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. |
| Rocky Rosema - Roger "Rocky" Rosema was an American football player who starred for the University of Michigan and the St. Louis Cardinals before being inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame. |
| Rocky Thompson is a Bermudan former NFL player for the New York Giants. |
| Rocky Hill - John Rockford "Rocky" Hill was an American blues musician from Dallas, Texas, and the older brother of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill. |
