English · Boy name
Rodney
“island near the clearing”
About the name Rodney
Rodney is an English name that means ‘island near the clearing’. It is derived from Old English elements ‘rod’ meaning ‘clearing’ and ‘ey’ meaning ‘island’. The name has historical significance, as it has been borne by several notable figures, including Rodney Dangerfield, a famous American comedian.
- Meaning
- island near the clearing
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ROD-nee(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Rodney
- Rodney James
- Rodney Alexander
- Rodney Michael
- Rodney Thomas
- Rodney Eli
Questions about Rodney
- What does Rodney mean?
- Rodney is an English name meaning "island near the clearing".
- How do you pronounce Rodney?
- Rodney is pronounced ROD-nee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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