Find out how popular the first name Rodie has been for the last 1 years (from 2014 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rodie by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Rodie is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rodie.

The history of the first name Rodie

The name Rodie has its origins in the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era of the 5th to 11th centuries. It is derived from the Old English word "rod," meaning a "small clearing in a forest" or "a path through the woods." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or traveled along such clearings or paths.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rodie can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Rodie de Cressy, who held estates in the county of Lincolnshire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Rodie maintained a modest presence among the English nobility and landed gentry. Notable individuals bearing this name included Sir Rodie de Montfort (1235-1298), a knight who fought alongside King Edward I in the Welsh Wars and the Scottish Wars of Independence.

In the 16th century, the name gained some prominence with the exploits of Rodie Hawkins (1520-1595), an English sea captain and privateer who earned renown for his daring raids against Spanish ships in the Caribbean. His exploits were documented in contemporary accounts and served as inspiration for subsequent generations of English mariners.

Moving into the 17th century, the name Rodie found its way into the realm of literature with the character of Rodie Redding, a central figure in the 1628 play "The Roaring Girl" by Thomas Dekker and Thomas Middleton. This play provided a glimpse into the life and culture of London during that era.

Another notable figure bearing the name Rodie was the Scottish philosopher and historian, Rodie Ferguson (1673-1745), whose works on moral philosophy and civil society were influential during the Scottish Enlightenment.

In more recent centuries, the name Rodie has remained relatively uncommon, though it has continued to be used sporadically. One individual of note was the American artist and illustrator, Rodie Kent (1898-1988), whose whimsical drawings graced the pages of numerous children's books and magazines throughout the 20th century.

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