Meaning & Story
A Scottish Gaelic name meaning reddish or ruddy, or a diminutive of Roderick meaning famous ruler.
Roddy is a warmly Scottish name — the kind used by Glaswegian uncles and beloved across the Highlands. It's informal in the best way, the kind of name a dog gets when their owner wanted something human but not too formal. Roddy has a certain cheerful informality to it, suggesting a dog who is completely at ease in any company, whether that's a pub or a palace. It's also a name with genuine Celtic warmth and long historical use.