Randy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Randy Name at a Glance

Name	Randy
Meaning	Diminutive of Randolph. 'House wolf; protector.' Mythological wolf was esteemed for courage.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Randy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Randy means “Diminutive of Randolph. 'House wolf; protector.' Mythological wolf was esteemed for courage”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Randy Name Origin

Our database records Randy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Randy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Randy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Randy

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