Roddy
Meaning of Roddy
Roddy is a male name with English origins. It is a variation of the name Roderick, which means "famous ruler" or "famous king." The name Roddy has a charming and friendly sound to it, making it a popular choice for parents looking for an approachable and likable name for their baby boy. In terms of popularity, Roddy has seen variations in its ranking over the years in the United States. While its occurrence has fluctuated, it remains a well-known and loved name among parents. Its consistent presence on the baby name charts reflects its enduring appeal.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RAH-dee (/ˈrɑːdi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Roddy
| Roderick George Toombs, also known as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, was a Canadian-American professional wrestler and actor. |
| Rodrick Wayne Moore Jr., professionally known as Roddy Ricch, is an American rapper who gained fame with his single "Die Young" and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 2019. |
| Roddy McDowall - Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall was a British and American actor known for his roles in How Green Was My Valley, My Friend Flicka, and Lassie Come Home. |
| Roddy Collins - Roderick Collins is an Irish former professional football player and manager. |
| Roddy Doyle is an award-winning Irish author known for his novels, children's books, plays, and screenplays, often set in working-class Dublin and featuring heavy use of dialogue written in slang and Irish English dialect. |
| Roddy Llewellyn - Sir Roderic Victor Llewellyn, 5th Baronet, is a British baronet, garden designer, journalist, author, and television presenter who was known for his relationship with Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. |
| Roddy Woomble is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and writer known for his work with the indie rock band Idlewild and his folk-influenced solo albums. |
| Roddy Owen was a successful British-bred, Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1959 Cheltenham Gold Cup and had a notable racing career. |
| Roddy Schrock - Roderick Schrock is an arts executive and curator who has been the Executive Director at Eyebeam since July 2015. |
| Roddy Hughes - Rhodri Henry Hughes was a Welsh actor known for his appearances in over 80 films from 1932 to 1961. |
| Roddy McEachrane - Roderick John McEachrane, a Scottish footballer from Inverness. |
| Roddy McMillan OBE was a Scottish actor and playwright known for his comedy role as Para Handy in BBC Scotland's The Vital Spark and as the lead in The View from Daniel Pike. |
| Roddy Paterson is a Scottish professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Petershill F.C. |
| Roddy Maude-Roxby - Roderick A. Maude-Roxby is an English actor known for his roles in films like The Aristocats and White Hunter Black Heart. |
| Roddy Forsyth - Roderick Forsyth is a Scottish football journalist, commentator, author, and broadcaster known for his extensive writing on Scottish football since the 1980s. |
