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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:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Tina62%
  2. April65%
  3. Jennifer68%
  4. Nina70%
  5. Melissa71%
  6. Gina71%
  7. Jill72%
  8. Tara72%
  9. Tonya74%
  10. Wendy76%

Love potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Jill59%
  2. April62%
  3. Tara67%
  4. Tina67%
  5. Heidi72%
  6. Melanie73%
  7. Jennifer73%
  8. Wendy74%
  9. Dawn74%
  10. Nina74%

Professional potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Heather42%
  2. April44%
  3. Jennifer46%
  4. Dawn52%
  5. Jill52%
  6. Kimberly54%
  7. Nina54%
  8. Tina56%
  9. Gina56%
  10. Amy56%

Crush potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya61%
  2. Jill70%
  3. Katrina73%
  4. Michele74%
  5. Michelle74%
  6. Stacey74%
  7. Heidi76%
  8. Deanna76%
  9. April77%
  10. Tina79%
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