The surname Roddy has multiple origins, including a village in Herefordshire, a clearing in a forest, and an Anglo-Saxon personal name "Rod," meaning "fame." The name has been recorded in various English counties, such as Devon and Yorkshire, and has also been found in Ireland, where it is a shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Rodaigh, meaning "descendant of Rodach," a personal name based on "rod" meaning "spirited, lively, strong." The use of the name has evolved over time, influenced by historical events and cultural interactions. Despite its variations in spelling and origin, the name Roddy remains significant due to its rich historical and cultural heritage.
