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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. Ruth52%
  2. Andrea53%
  3. Faith56%
  4. Agnes57%
  5. Hailey58%
  6. Barbara58%
  7. Zoe58%
  8. Martha59%
  9. Theresa59%
  10. Teresa59%

Love potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Maya56%
  2. Jill59%
  3. Marilyn60%
  4. Melody60%
  5. April62%
  6. Barbara63%
  7. Autumn63%
  8. Violet63%
  9. Alice63%
  10. Hannah64%

Professional potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn42%
  2. Zoe42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Brandy42%
  5. Heather42%
  6. Kaylee43%
  7. April44%
  8. Bonnie44%
  9. Phyllis44%
  10. Lillie45%

Crush potential for Rody

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes45%
  2. Andrea46%
  3. Roberta47%
  4. Ruth47%
  5. Martha47%
  6. Constance47%
  7. Connie47%
  8. Barbara50%
  9. Norma52%
  10. Hannah55%
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