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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɹɑk.i/; British English /ˈɹɒk.i/English language family

Rocky

This name is a diminutive of Rocco and other names beginning with a similar sound, or else a nickname referring to a tough person.

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Rocky is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹɑk.i/; British English /ˈɹɒk.i/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɹɑk.i/; British English /ˈɹɒk.i/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Rocco and other names beginning with a similar sound, or else a nickname referring to a tough person. This is the name of the boxer Rocky Balboa (played by Sylvester Stallone) in the movie Rocky (1976) and its sequels.

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Usage: english

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