Rhodri

RHOD-ree

Welsh

"wheel, circle"

Rhodri Origin and Meaning

The name Rhodri is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "wheel, circle".

Rhodri, the name of an important ninth century Welsh king known as Rhodri the Great, a renowned warrior who was the ancestor of many of the later dynasties of Wales, was revived in modern Wales. Has a nice Rory-like feel.

Popularity of the name Rhodri

• 1389 Nameberry 2025
• 981 England 2014

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Famous People Named Rhodri

• Rhodri the Great King of Gwynedd (844,878 A.D.)
• Rhodri "Rhod" Gilbert Welsh actor/comedian
• Rhodri Morgan Welsh politican, First Minister of Wales

The name Rhodri in Pop Culture

• From Welsh rhod 'circle disk, orb' + rhi 'ruler'. The 'circle' probably refers to a crown or other symbol of royalty.