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Rodney
What do you guys think of Rodney? Middle name ideas if you want? Do you think it could make a comeback?This is another name I was kind of surprised to see a while back with a boy I met named Rodney. Nobody really names their son that anymore. I also have an uncle by that name.Wow, this name hasn’t been asked about in over a decade?

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I guess it could. But Rod isn't an attractive nickname to me. I do like R-names, though! I'm hoping Richard will come back.My mind immediately thinks Rodney Dangerfield.
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It's one of the group of British forenames derived from the surnames of national military/ naval heroes, Admiral Lord Rodney being one. The group includes Clive and Keith. Not keen on these rather dated names, and agree that Rod is not the best shortening!
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I've always loved it, although I despise the nickname Rod. Somehow it reminds me of my first crush, Patrick. Rodney is a rugged cowboy name. Patrick Rodney "Paddy"
Deacon Rodney
Otis Rodney
Beau Rodney Rodney Shane
Rodney Augustus / Rodney August
Rodney Quentin
Rodney Remington
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In the UK it's mainly associated with a TV show "Only Fools and Horses".
Rodney BrianRodney FinbarRodney JasonRodney AlaricRodney LewisRodney MartinRodney GrahamRodney Paul
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Don't like it. Too dated and has an unpleasant sound. I think it could possibly make a comeback, but it's an acquired taste.
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It's OK. Unfortunately, it shortens to Rod, and I'm not happy with phallic nicknames.
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Um, it's ok
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