Meaning & Story
From Visigothic "Rodrigo" — meaning "famous ruler" — a name of noble Spanish heritage and enduring strength.
Rodrigo is one of those names that carries centuries of history with remarkable ease. From the Visigothic elements meaning "famous" and "ruler," it was borne by the last Visigothic king of Spain and by Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar — El Cid, the legendary warrior who became Spain's national hero. In music, it's associated with the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, whose Concierto de Aranjuez is one of the most beautiful guitar pieces ever written. A dog named Rodrigo tends to have that same combination of authority and unexpected sensitivity.