Rocky
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Rocky Origin and Meaning
The name Rocky is a girl's name meaning "rock or rest".
Short for Rocco, this bold nickname has a more peaceful meaning: "rest". But Rocky sounds wild and edgy – even more so for girls.
Many will still think of Rocky Balboa but this name has modern cred. In 2010, Zendaya made her television debut playing Rocky Blue (short for Raquel) in the Disney show Shake it Up, giving this name a cool girl flair. Today, people may think of controversial rapper A$AP Rocky.
About 30 baby girls - and 260 boys - receive this name each year in the US.
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