Cody (surname) explained

Cody is a surname primarily of Irish origin, "an Anglicized form of Gaelic O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (originally a byname for a helpful person), or of Mac Óda 'son of Óda' (a personal name of uncertain origin)".[1] A Kilkenny family, formerly known as Archdeacon, assumed this name.[2]

People with the surname include:

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hanks. Patrick. A Dictionary of First Names. Hardcastle. Kate. Hodges. Flavia. 2006. 978-0-19-861060-1 . 2nd. 283, 1488. Patrick Hanks.
  2. Web site: Cody Name Meaning & Cody Family History at Ancestry.com® . Ancestry® . 12 December 2019 . 4 June 2022.