Cody
“son of Odo”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Cody an Irish name?
Cody came in with the Normans after 1169. That makes it an Irish surname — it has been one for over eight hundred years — but not a Gaelic one. In Irish the name is Mac Óda.
What does the surname Cody mean?
Cody (Irish: Mac Óda) means “son of Odo”. Origin: Norman.
Where in Ireland is the surname Cody from?
The historic homeland of the Cody name is Kilkenny, Wexford. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Cody?
Mac Óda. Related spellings: Codd.
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