RODRIGO

Pronunciation: The name Rodrigo is commonly pronounced as “roh-DREE-go”.
Popularity: Popular in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Associated Color: Red, symbolizing energy, passion, and strength.
Historical Figures:

• Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1043-1099) – Also known as El Cid, a Castilian nobleman and military leader in medieval Spain.
• Rodrigo Borgia (1431-1503) – Also known as Pope Alexander VI, one of the most controversial Renaissance popes.

Famous People:

• Rodrigo Santoro (born 1975) – A Brazilian actor known for his roles in films such as “300” and “Love Actually”.
• Rodrigo Duterte (born 1945) – The 16th President of the Philippines, serving from 2016 to 2022.

Fictional Characters:

• Rodrigo de Souza – A character in the TV series “Mozart in the Jungle“, played by Gael García Bernal.
• Rodrigo Borgia – A character in the “Assassin’s Creed” video game series, based on the historical figure Pope Alexander VI.

Nicknames and Diminutives: Rigo, Rod, Rico
Variations and Alternates: Roderick, Rodrigues, Roderic, Rodrígue, Rodrik