Thoughts on the name Rudy

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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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shoopshoopdedoo · 04/08/2024 22:33

I’m not super keen - think it’s the “rude” thing. Love Oscar though!

MissingMoominMamma · 04/08/2024 22:31

A message to you…

That’s the only thing I think of, and it’s not a negative.

Ammefr · 04/08/2024 22:29

I love it, but I'm biased as my son is called Rudi 🤣

HoHoHoliday · 04/08/2024 22:10

It's a name I wish I could love because I like the style but it just makes me think of the word rude.

3luckystars · 04/08/2024 22:09

The Cosby show had a Rudy. She was a girl though.

I like it!!

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 04/08/2024 22:08

I love it.

MeltedWispaBar · 04/08/2024 22:06

A message to you....!? (there's a song in there somewhere).

Seriously though, my thought is that Oscar comes across as an alternative first name, so how about Alexander or similar? Best wishes whatever you choose.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 04/08/2024 22:06

Not my cup of tea personally - I just see the word rude or juvenile rhymes like “nudey rudey” (what we call it when young kids are refusing to get dressed and running around naked- but this might just be my family 🤣)

But Rudy is definitely better than Rudolph! That’s just asking for reindeer jokes all his life. I like similar style Rufus instead though? And Oscar is fine, if more popular as you said.

YourSpryWriter · 04/08/2024 21:55

I think it's a lovely name

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