Rodger
/ˈɹɒd͡ʒə(ɹ)/
Rodger proper noun: a surname originating as a patronymic derived from Roger.
Proper noun
Rodger (plural Rodgers)
- A surname originating as a patronymic derived from Roger.
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- A male given name from the Germanic languages; a spelling variant of Roger reinforced by the surname.
Forms of Rodger
| plural | Rodgers |
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Words that rhyme with Rodger
Questions about Rodger
- What does Rodger mean?
- Rodger means a surname originating as a patronymic derived from Roger.
- What part of speech is Rodger?
- Rodger is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Rodger?
- Rodger is pronounced /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə(ɹ)/.
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