The personal name Rodney is a toponymic surname derived from the name of an unidentified place near the Somerset/ Wiltshire border. ''Rodney'' became a title of the peerage of Great Britain in 1782, as

Baron Rodney Baron Rodney, of Rodney Stoke in the County of Somerset, is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1782 for the naval commander Sir George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baronet. He had previously been created a Baronet, of Alresford in ...

. Secondarily, it came to be used as a given name in the 18th century, originally in honour of Admiral

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney Admiral George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, KB ( bap. 13 February 1718 – 24 May 1792), was a British naval officer. He is best known for his commands in the American War of Independence, particularly his victory over the French at the ...

Surnames

Brenda Solzano-Rodney Brenda Solzano-Rodney (; born 22 October 1962) is a Trinidadian former cricketer who played as a right-handed batter and occasional wicket-keeper. She appeared in six One Day Internationals for the West Indies between 1997 and 2003. She played d ...

(born 1962), West Indian cricketer * Caesar Rodney (1728–1784), lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware *

Caesar A. Rodney Caesar Augustus Rodney (January 4, 1772 – June 10, 1824) was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly, ...

(1772–1824), lawyer and U.S. Senator from Delaware * Caleb Rodney (1767–1840), merchant and Governor of Delaware *

Daniel Rodney Daniel Rodney (September 10, 1764 – September 2, 1846) was an American merchant and politician from Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, and later the National Republican Party, who served as Governor of ...

(1764–1846), merchant, Governor and U.S. Senator from Delaware * Fernando Rodney (born 1977), relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals *

George B. Rodney George Brydges Rodney (April 2, 1803 – June 18, 1883) was an American lawyer and politician from New Castle, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Whig Party, who served as United States Representative from Delaware. Early l ...

(1803–1883), lawyer and U.S. Representative from Delaware * George B. Rodney, Jr. (1842–1927) Governor of Alaska and U.S. Army officer *

(1718–1792), admiral in the British Royal Navy *

George Rodney, 2nd Baron Rodney Lieutenant-Colonel Lieutenant colonel ( , ) is a rank of commissioned officers in the armies, most marine forces and some air forces of the world, above a major and below a colonel. Several police forces in the United States use the ran ...

(1753–1802) * George Rodney, 3rd Baron Rodney (1782–1842) *

Spencer Rodney, 5th Baron Rodney Spencer Rodney, 5th Baron Rodney (30 April 1785 – 15 May 1846), was an English peer and clergyman, styled The Honourable Spencer Rodney from 1802 until 1843. Rodney was educated at Westminster School and then matriculated at All Souls College, ...

(1785–1846) *

Thomas Rodney Thomas "Tommy" Rodney (June 4, 1744 – January 2, 1811) was an American lawyer and politician from Jones Neck in East Dover Hundred, St. Jones Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, Kent County, Delaware and Natchez, Mississippi, Natchez, Mississ ...

(1744–1811), lawyer and Continental Congressman from Delaware * Walter Rodney (1942–1980), Guyanese historian and politician

Given name

See also: ' * Rodney (wrestler) (born 1971), American professional wrestler *

Rodney Adams Rodney Alan Adams Jr. (born September 15, 1994) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at South Florida, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Colleg ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Rodney Alcala Rodney James Alcala (born Rodrigo Jacques Alcala Buquor; August 23, 1943 – July 24, 2021), dubbed the Dating Game Killer, was an American serial killer and sex offender who died of natural causes while on death row in California. He was senten ...

(1943–2021), convicted American rapist and serial killer *

Rodney Allison Rodney Allison (born January 29, 1956) is an American former college football player and coach. He is currently the director of the Texas Tech letterman's organization, the Double T Varsity Club. He was the former head football coach of the Unive ...

(born 1956), American football coach *

Rodney Anderson Rodney "Pete" Anderson (born July 9, 1931) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 10th district. Biography Anderson was born in Kimball, Nebraska. He attended Bethel ...

(born 1931), American politician *

(born 1968), American politician *

Rodney Anderson (American football) Rodney Anderson (born September 12, 1996) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Oklahoma. Early years Anderson had a standout high school career at Texas football powerhouse, Katy High School in Katy, Texas. ...

(born 1996), American football player * Rodney Anoa'i, (1966–2000), American professional wrestler better known as Yokozuna and member of

Anoa'i family The Anoaʻi family ( ) is a family of professional wrestlers originating from American Samoa. Family members have comprised several tag teams and stables within a variety of promotions. Famous members of the family include Rosey, WWE Hall of Fam ...

Rodney Ansell Rodney William Ansell (1 October 1954 – 3 August 1999) was an Australian cattle grazier and a buffalo hunter. Described to be from "the bush", Ansell became famous in 1977 after he was stranded in extremely remote country in the Northern Terri ...

(1954–1999), Australian man who inspired the ''"Crocodile" Dundee'' films * Rodney Atkins (born 1969), an American country singer *

Boss Bailey Rodney "Boss" Bailey (born October 14, 1979) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football ...

(born 1979), an American football linebacker whose real name is Rodney *

Rodney Bailey Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979) is a former American football defensive end who most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and completed his degree in only 3.5 years. Early ...

(born 1979), an American football player *

Rodney Begnaud Rodney Begnaud (born October 12, 1970) is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, better known by the ring name Rodney Mack. He is signed to National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). He is best known for his time with WWE . Profess ...

(born 1973), American professional wrestler *

Rodney Bewes Rodney Bewes (27 November 1937 – 21 November 2017) was an English television actor and writer who portrayed Bob Ferris in the BBC television sitcom ''The Likely Lads'' (1964–66) and its colour sequel ''Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?'' ...

(1937–2017), English actor * Rodney Bingenheimer (born 1946), radio disc jockey *

Rod Bonella Rodney Fairfax Bonella (19 June 1937 – 2 April 2000) was an Australian long-distance runner and horse trainer. He came third in the marathon event at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Running career Bonella attended Scotch Col ...

(1945/46–2000), Australian long-distance runner and horse trainer * Rod Carew (born 1945), baseball player *

Rodney Carrington Rodney Scott Carrington (born October 19, 1968) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, country music artist and songwriter. He has released six major-label studio albums and a greatest hits package, on Mercury Records and Capitol Records. His co ...

(born 1968), comedian and star of ''Rodney'' (TV series) * Rodney Caston (born 1977), American writer * Rodney Clavell, former South Australian corrections officer and prisoner at

Yatala Labour Prison Yatala Labour Prison is a high-security men's prison located in the north-eastern part of the northern Adelaide suburb Northfield, South Australia. It was built in 1854 to enable prisoners to work at Dry Creek, quarrying rock for roads and con ...

Rodney Craig Rodney Craig (born 30 April 1945) is a retired British fencing international. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. He also represented England and won a gold medal in the team sabre and a silver medal in the individual sabre, at ...

(born 1945), British fencer *

Rodney Dangerfield Rodney Dangerfield (born Jacob Rodney Cohen; November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He was known for his self-deprecating one-liner humor, his catchphrase "I don't get no resp ...

(1921–2004), comedian * Rodney Eastman (born 1967), Canadian actor *

Rodney Fox Rodney Winston Fox (born 9 November 1940) is an Australian film maker, conservationist, survivor of an attack by a great white shark, and one of the world's foremost authorities on that species. He was inducted into the International Scuba D ...

(born 1940), Australian film maker and shark attack survivor *

Rodney P. Frelinghuysen Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen (born April 29, 1946) is an American former politician and lobbyist who served as the U.S. representative for from 1995 to 2019. The district includes most of Morris County, an affluent suburban county west of New ...

(born 1946), U.S. Representative from New Jersey * Rodney A. Hawes, Jr. (born 1939), American business executive and philanthropist. * Rodney Howard-Browne (born 1961), South African, American Evangelist *

Rodney Jack Rodney Jack (born 18 September 1972) is a former professional footballer from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. He is best known for his spells with Torquay United and Crewe Alexandra. He has also played internationally for Saint Vincent and the ...

(born 1972), St. Vincent football player *

Rodney Jerkins Rodney Roy Jerkins (born July 29, 1977), also known by his stage name Darkchild, is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has collaborated with a broad range of popular artists. Jerkins has won multiple Grammy Awards. Among hi ...

(born 1977), producer * Rodney King (1965–2012), African-American whose beating by the LAPD sparked race riots in Los Angeles, California *

Rodney Linderman Rodney Linderman (born 21 May 1963), also known by his stage name Rodney Anonymous, is an American musician, journalist, and humorist currently based in Philadelphia. He is best known as the lead vocalist, keyboardist and co-songwriter of the ...

(born 1963), better known as Rodney Anonymous, of the Dead Milkmen * Rodney MacDonald (born 1972), Canadian politician and former Premier of Nova Scotia *

Rod McKuen Rodney Marvin McKuen (; April 29, 1933 – January 29, 2015) was an American poet, singer-songwriter, and actor. He was one of the best-selling poets in the United States during the late 1960s. Throughout his career, McKuen produced a wide range ...

(1933–2015), American singer, poet *

Rodney Marks Rodney David Marks (13 March 1968 – 12 May 2000) was an Australian astrophysicist who died from methanol poisoning while working in Antarctica. Early life Marks was born in Geelong, Victoria in Australia and received his education from the ...

(born 1956), Australian comedian * Rodney Marsh (footballer) (born 1944), English footballer * Rod Marsh (1947–2022), Australian cricketer *

Rodney Matthews Rodney Matthews (born 6 July 1945) is a British illustrator and conceptual designer of fantasy and science-fiction. Career Trained at the West of England College of Art, Matthews worked in advertising for Plastic Dog Graphics before turning ...

(born 1945), English artist and illustrator *

Rodney Mazion Rodney K. Mazion (born February 4, 1971) is a former American football defensive back who played five seasons in the Arena Football League with the Anaheim Piranhas, Las Vegas Sting/Anaheim Piranhas and Milwaukee Mustangs (1994–2001), Milwaukee ...

(born 1971), American football and baseball player *

Rodney Mullen John Rodney Mullen (born August 17, 1966) is an American professional skateboarder who practices freestyle skateboarding and street skateboarding. He is considered one of the most influential skaters in the history of the sport, being credited fo ...

(born 1966), professional skateboarder *

Rodney Price Rodney Basil Price (born 12 June 1972), known as Bounty Killer, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. AllMusic describes him as "one of the most aggressive dancehall stars of the '90s, a street-tough rude boy with an unrepentant flair ...

(born 1972), Jamaican artist *

Rodney Reed Rodney Rodell Reed (born December 22, 1967) is an American death row inmate who was convicted on May 18, 1998 by a Bastrop County District Court jury for the April 23, 1996 abduction, rape, and murder of Stacey Stites, a 19-year-old resident ...

(born 1967), American death row inmate *

Rodney Robert Porter Prof Rodney Robert Porter, CH, FRS FRSE HFRCP (8 October 1917 – 6 September 1985) was a British biochemist and Nobel laureate. Education and early life He was born in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, the son of Joseph Lawrence Po ...

(1917–1985), English biochemist *

Rodney Rowland Rodney G. Rowland (born February 20, 1964) is an American actor. He is credited as Rod Rowland in more recent productions, given his predilection to being called Rod. Rowland's most noted appearances to date were as 1st Lieutenant Cooper Hawkes ...

(born 1964), American actor *

Rodney Scott (actor) Rodney Scott (born February 17, 1978, in Washington, DC, U.S.) is an American actor best known for playing David Cassidy/Keith Partridge in the 1999 television movie '' Come On Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story'', and William 'Will' Krudski, o ...

(born 1978), American actor *

Rodney Scott (baseball) Rodney Darrell Scott (born October 16, 1953), nicknamed "Cool Breeze", is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. Primarily used as a second baseman and shortstop, Scott also played third base, designated hitter and outfield during his eigh ...

(born 1953), American baseball player *

Rodney Scott (pitmaster) Rodney Scott (born 1971) is an American chef and whole-hog barbecue pitmaster from Hemingway, South Carolina. In 2018 Scott was named Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation, only the second pitmaster to win a James Beard chef award. ...

(born 1971), American chef and whole-hog barbecue pitmaster *

Rodney Stuckey Rodney Norvell Stuckey (born April 21, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He played seven seasons for the Detroit Pistons and three seasons for the Indiana Pacers and played college basketball for Eastern Washington Unive ...

(born 1986), American basketball player * Rodney Vandergert (1935-2009), Sri Lankan diplomat *

Rod Wallace Rodney Seymour Wallace (born 2 October 1969) is an English former professional association football, footballer. A striker (association football), striker, Wallace started his football career at Southampton F.C., Southampton in 1987, playing ...

(born 1969), English footballer * Rodney Wallace (American football) (1949–2013), American football offensive lineman * Rodney Wallace (fighter) (born 1981), American professional mixed martial arts fighter * Rodney Wallace (footballer) (born 1988), Costa Rican footballer for New York City FC * Rodney Wallace (Massachusetts politician) (1823–1903), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts *

Rodney Warnakula Warnakula Patabandige Rodney Priyantha Perera, (born 24 April 1961 as රොඩ්නි වර්ණකුල) inhala, popularly known as Rodney Warnakula, is a Sri Lankan actor, comedian, singer, and dubbing artist. Family Warnakula was ...

(born 1961), Sri Lankan actor * Rodney Williams (disambiguation), multiple people

Fictional characters

* Rodney, a hamster villager in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and

New Horizons ''New Horizons'' is an Interplanetary spaceflight, interplanetary space probe that was launched as a part of NASA's New Frontiers program. Engineered by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and the Southwest Research ...

Rodney Copperbottom ''Robots'' is a 2005 American computer-animated science fiction adventure comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It was directed by Chris Wedge and written by David Lindsay-Abaire, Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Man ...

, character in the movie ''Robots'' * Rodney McKay, character in science fiction television series ''Stargate Atlantis'' * Rodney Trotter, character in British sit-com ''Only Fools and Horses'' * Rodney J. Squirrel, one of the main characters from ''Squirrel Boy'' * Rodney Ford, character from manga and anime series ''

Element Hunters is a 2009 Japanese-Korean anime series that began airing in Japan and South Korea as a science-fiction adventure to generate more awareness in chemistry and other sciences. The series is set in the year 2089. A manga series began at the same ...

'' * Rodney Stone, the narrator of boxing novel ''

Rodney Stone ''Rodney Stone'' is a Gothic fiction, Gothic mystery and boxing novel in Scotland, novel by Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first published in 1896. The eponymous narrator is a Sussex country boy who is the son of a sailor and wishes to ...

'' by Arthur Conan Doyle * Rodney Wilson, a character in the 2012 American comedy movie ''Wanderlust'' * Rodney, character from '' Total Drama: Pahkitew Island'' *Sir Rodney, character in the American comic strip '' The Wizard of Id''

References

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