What is Rod short for?
In old records, Rod is usually short for Rodney. It can also stand for Roderick and Rodrigo. You will find it in American and British records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Rod-to-Rodney jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Rod always mean Rodney?+
Not always. Rod most often stands for Rodney, but it also appears for Roderick and Rodrigo. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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