Coddy
Meaning of Coddy
Coddy rides in as the spirited cousin of the ever-popular Cody, drawing on the same Irish roots—Ó Cuidighthigh, “descendant of the helpful one”—yet adding a dash of individuality with that extra d. He carries whiffs of wide-open prairies and campfire camaraderie, thanks to frontier legends like Buffalo Bill Cody, but the altered spelling nudges the name into fresh, modern territory. In the early ’90s Coddy briefly popped onto U.S. birth charts, never cracking the top 700, which only deepens his appeal as a hidden gem: familiar enough to pronounce with ease (KAH-dee), rare enough to feel like a discovery. Parents who choose Coddy often picture a boy who offers a hand before he’s asked, smiles first, and treats adventure as a birthright—a small name with a big-hearted promise.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAH-dee (/ˈkɑdi/)
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