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Cody

American  
[koh-dee] / ˈkoʊ di /

noun

  1. William Frederick Buffalo Bill, 1846–1917, U.S. Army scout and showman.

  2. a male given name.


Cody British  
/ ˈkəʊdɪ /

noun

  1. William Frederick. the real name of Buffalo Bill

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Benchmark analyst Cody Acree says that much of the market’s concern is tied to demand durability.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Sierra Canyon 6, Bishop Alemany 5: Home runs by Cody Gallegos and Mikhal Johnson rallied the Trailblazers, who clinched second place in the Mission League.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But Cody Barbo, co-founder and chief executive of Trust & Will, said that the company’s services aren’t intended for people with estates over $5 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In the game at Brentford in October, there was a 3:2 vote in favour of no spot-kick for a challenge by Nathan Collins on Cody Gakpo.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I knocked on the door and Cody answered.

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis