"That the application of James Dunn to name a street off Grosvenor Street ‘Roden St” be granted". (TIC, 26 November 1873) It is likely this street was named for the Earl of Roden who was a prominent figure at the time the street was named. His principal residence in Ireland was Tollymore Park near Castlewellan.
"That on the application of the owners three new streets on their property situate off Roden Street be named Magnetic Street, Electric Street and Clifford Street". (20th May 1896)
"That on the application of the owners, Messrs H. & J. Martin Ltd., a new street on their property situate off Roden Street be named Rhodes Street". (6th January 1903).