Cody Name Meaning
The name Cody comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cody below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Cody Name Meaning
English, IrishFrom the Gaelic surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which means "descendant of CUIDIGHTHEACH". A famous bearer of the surname was the American frontiersman and showman Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917).
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