Rod
/rɑd/
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Rod, of German origin, derives from names like Roderick, meaning 'land near the water' or 'from the famous one's clearing on the island'. It evokes imagery of nature and leadership, often associated with strength and nobility. The name has a classic, straightforward appeal in English-speaking cultures.
Rod Taylor
Actor, The Time Machine
Rod Stewart
Singer/Songwriter, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Rod Steiger
Actor, In The Heat of the Night
Rod Serling
Author, Creator of The Twilight Zone
Rod La Rocque
Actor, Braveheart
Rod Parsley
Religion, Pastor, Christian Right activist
Rod Paige
Government, US Secretary of Education, 2000-04
Rod McKuen
Poet, A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Rod Marinelli
Football, Head Coach, Detroit Lions, 2006-08
Rod Lurie
Film Director, The Contender
Rod Laver
Tennis, Winner of 1962 and 1969 Grand Slam
Rod Langway
Hockey, NHL Hall of Famer
Roddie
Rody
Rodge
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