Rodrick is an English name derived from the Germanic elements hrod, meaning "renown" and ric, meaning "power". It is a variant of the more common name Roderick. The name Rodrick first appeared in England during the Middle Ages and was popularized by Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It has been used as a given name since then, with variants such as Rodric and Roderik becoming popular in recent years. In addition to being a given name, Rodrick has also been used as a surname in some parts of Europe. The most famous bearer of the surname is Sir Walter Scott's character Roderick Dhu from his novel The Lady of the Lake.