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Rudy as a girls name?

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rosiehull4 · 03/06/2017 08:26

Hi! We are having a baby girl, due in September. We're really struggling with thinking of some potential names for her. DP hates 'flowery' names so that wipes out quite a few!

The only two we can vaguely agree on are:
Rudy Sophia
Lyra Rose

Any thoughts? I've liked Rudy all along, but it has been met with skepticism from others.

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OwlsinTowls · 12/06/2017 21:17

Lyra.

I associate Rudy with men, in particular the character in The Book Thief.

OverAndAbove · 12/06/2017 19:25

Trudie would be much better! Trudie Rose is nice

grufallosfriend · 12/06/2017 19:20

Rudy is too rude-ey, even for a boys name. Sorry I don't like it at all.

wobblywonderwoman · 12/06/2017 16:59

I think it is nice - I do like Ruby but it has become very popular

Other options

Sadie Esme Ruth

TheOtherOnes · 12/06/2017 16:47

I quite like it OP!

Wasn't Smithy's sister in Gavin and Stacey called Rudy too?

Yes, but it was a nickname for Ruth; skip to 1:25 on this clip.

blahthisistoohard · 10/06/2017 09:21

Rudy nudie is what comes to mind!

Lyra Rose much the better option but I would prefer Lila to Lyra personally...

Dolwar · 09/06/2017 21:36

Rudy is a boy's name.

Lyra Rose has too many Rs in close proximity. Could be an issue if she turns out to have an R related speech impediment.

Mrsknackered · 05/06/2017 14:36

I know a 26 year old Rudy and a 22 year old Rudi and they're both female.

Most people I know thought they were girls names.

I love Rudy for both, more so for a boy though.

IHaveACrapCat · 04/06/2017 16:13

I think Rudy is awful for either gender, but particularly hideous for a girl.

I know of a Rudy-Juno and I can't for the life of me understand why the parents thought that was a good name. Especially when Juno is so great on its own. I am normally one who just smiles and says "oh how lovely" when being told a baby's name, but that one left me speechless.

Also, "rudies" is a sexual slang term around ours so that may be why I dislike the name Rudy so much

Willowfrost · 04/06/2017 15:43

I know a young lady called Rudy, it def works for both. I love it !

Lucked · 04/06/2017 15:36

Well I think it s nicer than Ruby. I think it is an unusual enough name that you can use it for a girl.

AmysTiara · 04/06/2017 15:32

I don't like Rudy for a boy or a girl. It's a harsh ugly name

LilaBard · 04/06/2017 15:26

I love Rudy. Know a little girl called Rudi and think its lovely. Def not just a boys name. Of you can put up with "no not Ruby" til everyone gets used to it go for it. Lyra is a bit too faffy for my tastes.

Tinseleverywhere · 04/06/2017 13:40

What about Ruthie

MacarenaFerreiro · 04/06/2017 13:35

Rudy is a boys name.

Ruby is a girls name.

Montsti · 04/06/2017 12:27

Definitely Lyra...

For me Rudy is a boys name and not a nice one IMO....it was a common name for a fart when I was a child...

buttercup54321 · 03/06/2017 21:34

Rudy is horrible. Ruby is better. I prefer Sophia Rose.

fruitlovingmonkey · 03/06/2017 20:35

No.
What about Hedy? It's very similar to Rudy but it's actually a girl's name.

BertrandRussell · 03/06/2017 20:33

It will be fine to give girls boy's names-when it is equally fine to give boys girl's names.

ICanTuckMyBoobsInMyPockets · 03/06/2017 20:32

I love Rudy!

It's very cool.

redheadbarmaid · 03/06/2017 20:25

I know a female Rudy, about 30.
Always thought it was a lovely and cool name

KeepCalm · 03/06/2017 20:22

Oh and you'll get the 'why give a girl a boys name brigade' marching all over your post soon too....... just warning you!

BertrandRussell · 03/06/2017 20:21

Rudy is a boy's name. Why would you give a girl a boy's name?

OnlyEatsToast · 03/06/2017 20:20

I work with a Roudie (female) and adore her name. DS goes to nursery with a Rudi (male) - although not sure of exact spelling. Love the name! It works for both of them

lilydaisyrose · 03/06/2017 20:18

Is Rose not a flowery name?

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