Secondarily , it came to be used as a given name , originally in honour of Admiral George Brydges Rodney , 1st Baron Rodney .
Rodney became a surname in the 18th century , and a title of the peerage of Great Britain in 1782 , as Baron Rodney .
Secondarily , it came to be used as a given name , originally in honour of Admiral George Brydges Rodney , Baron Rodney     .
Rodney became a surname in the 18th century , and a title of the peerage of Great Britain in 1782 , as Baron Rodney .