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Cody

KOH-dee

Cody (name) means an Irish surname and unisex given name, also the name of a city in Wyoming named for showman Buffalo Bill Cody. Example: “Cody grew up on a ranch in Wyoming.”

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An Irish surname and unisex given name, also the name of a city in Wyoming named for showman Buffalo Bill Cody.
"Cody grew up on a ranch in Wyoming."
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What does “Cody” mean?

The word “Cody” means an Irish surname and unisex given name, also the name of a city in Wyoming named for showman Buffalo Bill Cody.

How do you pronounce “Cody”?

“Cody” is pronounced KOH-dee (/ˈkoʊdi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cody” in a sentence?

Here is “Cody” used in a sentence: “Cody grew up on a ranch in Wyoming.”

What part of speech is “Cody”?

“Cody” is a name.

Is “Cody” a common word?

“Cody” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Cody a boy's name or a girl's name?

Cody is used as a unisex given name, though it has historically been more common as a male name. It also functions as a surname of Irish origin.

What is Cody, Wyoming named after?

The city of Cody, Wyoming is named after Buffalo Bill Cody, the American showman. The name later became more widely used as a personal given name.

Is Cody a nickname for another name?

Cody is generally used as a standalone given name rather than a shortened nickname for a longer name. It originated as an Irish surname before becoming popular as a first name.

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