Rudy
ROO-dee
Popularity
#6331
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
51,003
Peak Year
#838 in 1960
First Recorded
1882
Style
Cute & Playful, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Rudy is a short form of Rudolph, which is of Germanic origin, derived from 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'wolf' meaning 'wolf.' Thus, it means 'famous wolf.'
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Rudy Giuliani
American politician and lawyer.
Rudy Ruettiger
Inspirational figure whose story was made into the film 'Rudy'.
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