Roderick
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Name — A masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "famous ruler", also used as a surname.
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Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *Hrōþirīks, revived in English after Walter Scott used it in an 1811 poem, as a translation of Spanish Rodrigo.
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What does “Roderick” mean?
The word “Roderick” means a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "famous ruler", also used as a surname.
How do you pronounce “Roderick”?
“Roderick” is pronounced RO-duh-rihk (/ˈɹɒdəɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Roderick” in a sentence?
Here is “Roderick” used in a sentence: “Roderick was named after his great-grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Roderick”?
“Roderick” is a name.
Where does the word “Roderick” come from?
The word “Roderick” dates back to around 1811 and comes from Proto-Germanic. From Proto-Germanic *Hrōþirīks, revived in English after Walter Scott used it in an 1811 poem, as a translation of Spanish Rodrigo.
