Rudy - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rudy \r(u)-

is pronounced ROO-dee. Short form of Rudolph and other Rud- names. Singer Rudy Vallee; fashion designer Rudi Gernreich; New York City mayor Rudy Giulani.

Rudy has 3 variant forms: Rudee, Rudelle and Rudi.

Baby names that sound like Rudy are Rudd and Rudey.

Rudy is a very common first name for men (#359 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#5181 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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