Rodrigo

Rodrigo

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Introduction

Rodrigo is a Spanish, Portuguese and Italian name derived from the Germanic name Roderick (Gothic *Hroþareiks, via Latinized Rodericus or Rudericus), given specifically in reference to eitherKing Roderic (d. 712),the last Visigothic ruler or to Saint Roderick (d. 857), one of the Martyrs of Córdoba (feast day 13 March). The modern given name has the short forms Ruy, Rui, and in Galician Roi.

The name is very frequently given in Portugal; it was the most popularly given masculine name in 2011–2012, and during 2013–2016 ranked between 4th and 2nd most popular. It is also moderately popular in Spain, ranking between 30th and 60th most popular during 2002–2015.

History

The form Rodrigo becomes current in the later medieval period. It is recorded in the Cantar de Mio Cid, written c. 1200, as the name ofRodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1043–1099, known asEl Cid Campeador).

  • Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada (c. 1170– 1247) was a Navarrese-born Castilian bishop and historian.
  • Rodrigo Lanzol Borja (1431–1503) was the birth name of Pope Alexander VI (r. 1492–1503).
  • Rodrigo de Triana was the name of the Spanish sailor to have first sighted the New World (i.e., the island of Guanahani) on Columbus' first voyage (on 12 October 1492).
  • Rodrigo López (c. 1525–1594) was a physician to Queen Elizabeth.
  • Rodrigo de la Guitarra was a medieval Spanish musician.

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