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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɹɑd.ni/; British English /ˈɹɒd.ni/Dutch language family

Rodney

From an English surname, originally derived from a place name, which meant "Hroda's island" in Old English.

Quick answer

Rodney is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹɑd.ni/; British English /ˈɹɒd.ni/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɹɑd.ni/; British English /ˈɹɒd.ni/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

From an English surname, originally derived from a place name, which meant "Hroda's island" in Old English (where Hroda is an Old English given name meaning "fame"). It was first used as a given name in honour of the British admiral Lord Rodney (1719-1792).

Notes and context

Usage: english