"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, Messrs H. & J. Martin Ltd., a new street on their property situate off Roden Street be named Rhodes Street". (6th January 1903).