Randy

Randy is a boy's and girl's baby name of Germanic origin, a diminutive of Randolph or Randall, both derived from Old Norse Randulfr — from rand ("shield rim") and ulfr ("wolf"). It became popular as a standalone name in mid-20th century America.

Randy was firmly in the U.S. top 30 boys' names from the 1950s through the 1970s, fitting the casual, friendly sound of that era's naming style. Randy Newman, the Oscar-winning songwriter, and Randy Travis, the country legend, show its range across American culture.