Roderick
Found 9 entry about "Roderick"
RAHD-ə-rik(English)
The name Roderick is pronounced "RAH-dər-ik".
Roderick Name meanings & History
The name Roderick comes from the Germanic language and it was derived from the words "hrod" which means "fame" and "ric" which means "ruler". Therefore, the name Roderick means "famous ruler". The name has been used in England, Scotland, and Wales since the Middle Ages. The name Roderick means "famous ruler". Roderick is a name that is most commonly used for boys.
Zodiac Sign of Roderick: Reason Aries
Synonyms of Roderick:
R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful
O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive
D: Determined,Demanding,Doting,Domestic,Dutiful,Daddy
E: Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment
I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence
C: Choice,Copycat,Clever,Cute,Chatty,Curious,Candid
K: Karma,Kind,Kundalini,Karate
Roderick is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Some famous people who have the name Roderick include Roderick Strong (American professional wrestler), Roderick Murchison (Scottish geologist), and Roderick McDowall (British actor).
2.) RODERICK (Male)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: From the Middle Latin Rodericus, which is derived from the Old High German Hrodrich, a compound name composed from the elements hruod (fame) and rik (ruler, king): hence, “famous king.” The name was introduced to the British Isles by the Scandinavians and later by the Normans, but fell out of use in the Middle Ages until it was revived in the 19th century. In Scotland, Roderick is used to Anglicize Rory and the Gaelic Ruaidhri and Ruairidh (red, ruddy). Pet: Roddy. (RAH-DEH-RIK)
3.) Roderick (Male)
4.) RODERICK (Male)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: Introduced by the Norsemen in the form Rothrekr, Roderick is from the Middle Latin Rodericus, which is derived from the Old High German Hrodrich, a compounding of the elements hruod (fame) and rik (king, ruler): hence, “famous king, famous ruler.” The name has been used in Ireland to Anglicize Ruairi (red, rust-colored). Ruaidhri is the Gaelic form. Pet: Roddy. (ROD-ER-RIK)
5.) RODERICK (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: From the Middle Latin Rodericus, which is derived from the Old High German Hrodrich (famous ruler), a compound name composed from the elements hruod (fame) and rik (king, ruler). The name was introduced to England by the Scandinavians and later by the Normans but fell out of use during the Middle Ages until it was revived in the 19th century. Short: Rod. (ROD-EH-RIK)
6.) Roderick (Male)
Usage: German
Meanings: (German) famous ruler. See also Broderick,Rodrik.
Other Forms: Rhoderic, Rhoderick, Rhoderik, Rhoderyc, Rhoderyck, Rhoderyk, Rodaric, Rodarick, Rodarik, Rodderick, Roderic, Roderik, Roderikus, Roderrick, Roderyc, Roderyck, Roderyk, Rodgrick, Rodrugue, Roodney, Rurik, Ruy
7.) RODERICK (Male)
Usage: Welsh
Meanings: From the Middle Latin Rodericus, which is derived from the Old High German Hrodrich (famous ruler), a compound name composed from the elements hruod (fame) and rik (king, ruler). The name has been used to Anglicize the Welsh Rhydderch (reddish-brown, rust-colored). Short: Rod. (ROD-EH-RIK)
8.) RODERICK (Male)
Usage: German
Meanings: From the Middle Latin Rodericus, which is derived from the Old High German Hrodrich (famous ruler), a compound name composed from the elements hruod (fame) and rik (king, ruler). Var: Roderich. Short: Rod. Pet: Roddy. (RO-DEH-RISH)
9.) Roderick (Male)
Usage: German
Meanings: (German) effective leader
Other Forms: Roddy, Roddyrke, Roderic, Roderik, Rodreck, Rodrick, Rodrik
