Rodrigo Name Meaning & Origin
Rodrigo
Pronunciation: roh-DREE-goh (key)
Origin of the name Rodrigo:
A cognate of Roderick (famous ruler), a name derived from the Middle Latin Rodericus, which is from the Old High German Hrodrich, a compounding of the elements hruod (fame) and rik (ruler).
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- Comments and insights on the name Rodrigo
The Portuguese pronunciation is HOE-dri-go.
- Personal experiences with the name Rodrigo
The Rodrigo I know is from Mexico City. He is exceptionally caring and kind. He is an architecture student.
My dad is named Rodrigo. He is from São Paulo Brazil. He is really an amazing dad!
- Nicknames for Rodrigo
Rod, Rudy
- Meanings and history of the name Rodrigo
- Famous real-life people named Rodrigo
Rodrigo Reiss an American-Brazilian writer
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