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Rody

Boy Name day: March 13
Rody is a short form of Roderick: on birth records it is written Roderick (46,978 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Roderick page. Also a short form of Jerrod, Rod, Rowdy.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Famous power / renowned ruler.
From Germanic Hrodric, combining 'hrod' (fame) and 'rīc' (power, ruler).

Name day for Rody

March 13

Why this day? Rody is a short form of Roderick, and shares its name day.

Rody is celebrated in the United States on March 13.

The story of the name Rody

Rody is a short form of Roderick. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — famous power / renowned ruler, and shares its name day, March 13.

On birth records, Rody is rarely written as such: the Rodys are Rodericks (46,978 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Roderick page. Rody is also a short form of Jerrod, Rod, Rowdy.

Frequently asked questions about Rody

What does Rody mean?

Rody is a short form of Roderick, which means famous power / renowned ruler.

When is Rody's name day?

March 13, together with Roderick: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rody a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Roderick.

Rody's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Newton53%
  2. Lulu53%
  3. Lennie55%
  4. Erna55%
  5. Elton55%
  6. Ouida57%
  7. Bertie59%
  8. Dolly59%
  9. Ofelia59%
  10. Petra60%

Love potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin50%
  2. Ouida51%
  3. Lulu55%
  4. Iona57%
  5. Sybil57%
  6. Elton57%
  7. Jaunita57%
  8. Alpha58%
  9. Novella58%
  10. Merlyn59%

Professional potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Coy42%
  2. Waldo42%
  3. Ocie42%
  4. Birdie42%
  5. Elroy42%
  6. Rubie42%
  7. Hilton42%
  8. Mazie42%
  9. Wiley42%
  10. Letha42%

Crush potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Oren48%
  4. Millard48%
  5. Newton51%
  6. Adolph52%
  7. Sanford53%
  8. Norbert55%
  9. Armand55%
  10. Olen56%
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