What do you think of Rodrigo

[ThisGreatBiscuit]

What do you think of Rodrigo? I live in the U.S and I'm white with no Spanish ancestry but I think with people like Olivia Rodrigo becoming popular maybe it won't look too odd nowadays? Also Rodrigo Abols, a Philadelphia hockey player who's not Spanish. Just curious about everyone's thoughts.

The full name is fine - I wouldn't think anything of it.
My hesitation would be how the name might get shortened. Roddy? Rod?

Roddy is kinda cute

I think it's awful.. (Sorry!) 😬Especially if you have no Spanish connections.

No , not if you aren’t Spanish

Not if you have no Spanish ancestry

I like it. Rod is a great nickname.

Don’t like Roddie though

If you like it, you might like Roderick or Rodney.

I prefer Sanchez

It's a no from me because Roderigo in Othello is a credulous putz and Roderigo Borgia was one of the worst, most corrupt pipes in history (and there's been some stiff competition!)

But I read too much.

I like it.

But I don't know about using it in the US if you don't have any Spanish roots.

It's a bit like an English person calling their child Pierre. I think the general view would be you're trying a bit too hard/it's an odd choice.

I think it's quite hard to say properly unless your accent when speaking Spanish is good.

How about Rhodri? You might have some Welsh blood.

It would seem a bit odd to me if you don't have Spanish heritage. I've always loved Roderick, and like Rory as a nickname for it.

Just no

It sounds Shakespearean - and not in a good way. I vote no

Not without Spanish heritage. Roderick would be acceptable.

I think a foreign name is a good second name. I would name my child a english name as the first name, but give them a culture second name. Then end it with the mothers last name. This is me, do as you please.

Love it! But I would be surprised to discover he had no Spanish connections. Although I've no idea if that's a problem in the US, I am in the UK.

If you’re not from a Spanish-speaking country, it’s quite a mouthful.

No I don't think you do read too much. These were my first thoughts too.

It also has Don Juan vibes for me - but maybe a less compelling version with a big ego : Rogering Ego?

I like it.
I thought of Rodrigo's Guitar Concierto de Aranjuez. A lovely piece of music.

I also like Roderick (Ruairidh) and Roddy as its shortened version.