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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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marshmallowfinder · 05/08/2024 12:58

Don't 'reach out' OP, just ask! 🫣 I'm not keen on Rudy. It's rude-y.

KirstenBlest · 05/08/2024 12:55

It's fine @Csang . Much nicer than the other posters' suggestions

tetheredgoat · 05/08/2024 10:56

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 :)

Rudy Ayoub on YT, - “when Arab Dads get a ransom call” -
should your son grow up to be as handsome, soft spoken and funny,
then you will have chosen his name well.

PuddingAunt · 05/08/2024 10:49

I like it, but i would expect Hungarian/German heritage.

I love the Hruodwolf (famous wolf) meaning of Rudolf.

Randomly I met a Scottish Ruadhri who went by Rudy.

Firsttimebabymummy · 05/08/2024 07:42

It's not my style but I don't mind it

However, Rudy Oscar together doesn't sound right to me...

alwayscrashinginthesamecar1 · 05/08/2024 03:36

Try to think of your future...

user1492757084 · 05/08/2024 03:15

I dislike Rudy, though it is cute.

Other names have options of Rudy for a nick name..

Rupert Oscar
Rufus Oscar

Rhodes Oscar
Richard Oscar
Riley Oscar
Ralph Oscar
Bruce Oscar

Berlinlover · 04/08/2024 23:52

My cousins called farts rudys when we were little.

ToffeeSquirrels · 04/08/2024 23:51

Awful name

RosaRoja · 04/08/2024 23:48

He was one of the brothers in “Rich Man, Poor Man”. The poor brother. I don’t think anyone of reproductive age is likely to know what I’m talking about, though. I quite like it. How about Rhodri.

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.

BoleynMemories13 · 04/08/2024 23:30

I can't warm to it. The 'rude' part is just not a nice association, and I too thought rudey nudey so there could be some teasing potential there for his peers.

If you like 'ru' names there's Reuben or Rufus, which could both give the nickname Roo.

Or there's Jude, which also has that same, strong oo sound.

freddiesmumm · 04/08/2024 23:24

I love it! Had a quick glance at the comments and amazed to see MN actually seem to like it! Usually anything outwith the top 10 is a no go 🙈 It wouldn’t even occur to me that Rudolph could be the full name

DonnaHaywood · 04/08/2024 23:17

Can't fail!

Seriously, it does give limited options as he grows up. I can see why you don't want Rudolph, or Rudyard... A nickname for Robert, or Richard?

ThePoshUns · 04/08/2024 23:11

I love it, mainly because of the song.
Stop ya messing around!

TenThousandSpoons · 04/08/2024 23:10

I know one who is a cat.
Rudey nudey connotation is strong but I still like it. Quite cool.

notagdfriend · 04/08/2024 23:09

Where I'm from people use the expression rudey nudey

FunnysInLaJardin · 04/08/2024 23:08

Rudy is a fab name! Do it!

SirChenjins · 04/08/2024 23:08

I don’t like it - the rude thing is too strong a connection.

Greytulips · 04/08/2024 23:07

My Nan would use the word ruddy for something g annoying her avoiding a swear word.

Pronounced Roody sounds like Rudy Trudy

Cant say I know anyone by that name. I wouldn’t be in my top 10

Koko83 · 04/08/2024 23:04

Love it 🥰

MerryMarys · 04/08/2024 23:03

Rudy sounds like someone Rude.

ItchyPi · 04/08/2024 22:47

It's a dogs name to me. I've known 3 canine Rudys.

Also Rudy from Ice age springs to mind.

EachandEveryone · 04/08/2024 22:43

Love it

TheYearOfSmallThings · 04/08/2024 22:35

I like it, although I would assume it was short for something.

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