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Thoughts on the name Rudy

59 replies

Csang · 04/08/2024 21:54

We're due to have a baby boy soon and I've been reaching out for help with names. I've currently fallen for the name Rudy but only like the shortened version, not Ruldoph.
What's people's thoughts on just calling him Rudy as his first full name? I was thinking Oscar as a middle name so if when he is older or maybe wants something more formal/ conventional then he could use that if desired? Thanks :)

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RollerSkateLikePeggy · 17/08/2024 21:17

Makes me think of Rudolph Walker who is known as Rudy, and he's the only one I've ever know, so I like it . (I realise I didn't not think I've ever seen it written, so not sure on spelling!)

Rudy Giuliani. I'll hate the name Rudy forever because of that bastard.

ElizaMulvil · 19/08/2024 02:31

No. awful!

User4374 · 19/08/2024 02:00

I love it. Ru names are quite popular ATM (Reuben, Rupert, and less commonly Rufus) but Rudy is the coolest out of all of them imo. But I am a ska fan.

ForestofDoom · 19/08/2024 01:06

Sorry but I’d be too concerned about teasing. Do you like any of these?

Rory
Rufus
Rex
Toby
Rafael (Rafi)
Jasper
Rupert
Robert

GreenTeaLikesMe · 19/08/2024 00:40

Sounds like a twee nursery word for a fart. Awful, sorry.

MerryMarys · 18/08/2024 14:10

Rude-y is all I see and hear too!

RollerSkateLikePeggy · 17/08/2024 21:17

Makes me think of Rudolph Walker who is known as Rudy, and he's the only one I've ever know, so I like it . (I realise I didn't not think I've ever seen it written, so not sure on spelling!)

Heartbreaktuna · 17/08/2024 21:00

It's awful sorry

Applestreet · 17/08/2024 20:38

My son is called Rudy and we’ve only had positive comments so far! (Although I suppose once we named people are unlikely to say they don’t like it!!!) I was hesitant when DH first suggested it because of the ‘rude’ connotation but now I absolutely love it and I think it’s a cute name for a baby but one that will grow with him

Daisybuttercup12345 · 14/08/2024 22:48

Just see Rude.

RichPetunia · 07/08/2024 21:27

No

MerryMarys · 07/08/2024 20:57

I wouldn't saddle a defenceless child with the name that sounds like a rudey, someone rude!

I do know a German Rudolf but in German Rudi does not sound rude!

queenofthewild · 07/08/2024 16:56

I know 2. Both lovely very sporty boys.

Zonder · 07/08/2024 16:48

BloodyHellKenAgain · 07/08/2024 16:17

This was my first thought as well so it wouldn't be my first choice of name.
RIP Terry Hall ❤️

❤️

BloodyHellKenAgain · 07/08/2024 16:17

Zonder · 04/08/2024 23:36

I love it because of the song, but I'm not sure I'd use it. In ska music it refers to the rude boys, the rough kids getting into trouble.

This was my first thought as well so it wouldn't be my first choice of name.
RIP Terry Hall ❤️

greglet · 07/08/2024 15:57

I really like it! I’ve taught a Rudy and and Rudi (Dutch heritage) who were both lovely boys.

itsgettingweird · 07/08/2024 15:00

I actually know brothers called Rudy and Oscar!

Great names

KirstenBlest · 07/08/2024 14:56

I know a Rudy, and never thought 'rude', but a friend and I would say it made us think of 'A message to you Rudy'

LakelandDreams · 07/08/2024 14:20

It's awful. Sounds like something is a bit rude. Please don't inflict that upon a defenceless baby.

twentysevendresses · 07/08/2024 14:18

Not a name I'd pick OP, sorry. I couldn't get past the 'rude' connotations - I think it would make your child a bit of a target for teasing in school 🤷‍♀️

Jude is lovely, and has a similar vibe?

spiderdave · 07/08/2024 13:26

I also like it, it reminds me of Rudy Cooper from Dexter (take that as you will, I like him!), and Buck's nemesis on Ice Age!

MerryMarys · 07/08/2024 13:23

A Rude-y is a fart

RuthW · 06/08/2024 18:55

Awful. Sorry

'Message to you Rudy'

I also think nudy Rudy

3within3 · 05/08/2024 13:56

LOVE it. Do it

LutonBeds · 05/08/2024 13:03

Pizza chain up here. That and Giuliani is what I think of.

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