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What do people think of Rudy?

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samuel447 · 23/09/2009 19:48

I am due with my 3rd child this month and I really do love this name.. but have reservations about how well received it will be. I don't want to saddle my son with a name that potentially could cause problems..

I wonder if people are more aware of it as a proper name sice edith bowman had a rudy last year?

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lin125 · 24/09/2009 09:18

Totally love it x

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Blu · 24/09/2009 10:06

It's lovely

hatwoman · 24/09/2009 10:11

it sounds more like a nick-name - an abbreviation of Rudolph. which, in actual fact, I could grow to like. Yes,I find myself quite liking Rudolph

seeker · 24/09/2009 10:13

We know a lovely Rudy, but I have to say that my 8 year old boy thinks it's hysterically funny, and has to be firmly spoken to sometimes about it.

Tillyscoutsmum · 24/09/2009 10:14

I love it and its on our list but I'd always have thought as a nn for Rudolph (not Reuben). Ours will be a xmas baby so not sure if Rudolph is too cruel though

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mindthegapmummy · 24/09/2009 16:30

Love it Love Love Love it!

In fact, really wish I'd used it. Actually, I love my son's name but if I ever had another.....

BarbieLovesKen · 24/09/2009 16:38

I'm sorry but I hate it, I mean I really cant think of a more horrible name at the minute.

Where I am, "rudy" has always been another name for a fart - people say it to little children.

Sorry.

BarbieLovesKen · 24/09/2009 16:39

In all fairness seeker, I really cant blame your little boy for thinking its hilarious

mumof2222222222222222boys · 24/09/2009 16:53

I don't have a problem with it...only we'd get confused...DS2 loves his Rudy (stuffed reindeer). For me it would be a bit like Noel - a Christmas name. I feel like we need some of those Santa smileys now.

TokenFemale · 24/09/2009 17:23

Love it

Jumente · 24/09/2009 17:27

I have a Rudyard, i use it as a nickname sometimes. Nice name.

belgo · 24/09/2009 17:38

I know a couple of middle aged Rudys.

nighbynight · 24/09/2009 18:25

Its very nice, but is a nickname. Call him Rudyard or Rudolph, it looks more dignified!

MamaLazarou · 24/09/2009 18:47

Love, love, love, love, LOVE it!

PavlovtheForgetfulCat · 25/09/2009 07:30

Rudyard?!! OMG that is a fab names!

Jumente · 25/09/2009 10:26
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KnickersandVests · 25/09/2009 10:32

I hate it.

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samuel447 · 25/09/2009 14:47

Thanks everyone for your opinions.. sort of what I guessed really. It seems to be a 'love' or 'hate' name - and I'm pleasantly surprised that by far the 'love its' are in the majority (grin). Maybe it is the name for me.

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RachieB · 25/09/2009 23:40

The only Rudy I know is my 7 yr old sons friend
didn't like it at first ,but it's grown on me lol

hambler · 25/09/2009 23:43

possibly the best boy's name ever

OrangeAnge · 30/09/2009 13:46

It's top of my list at the moment - just need to convince my boyfriend! Obviously, I love it! We know a guy in his 40's called Rudy and he is fab. I don't think it's short for anything though.

We know of another baby recently called Reudi - it's swiss apparently.

hellokitty123 · 30/09/2009 13:53

Really don't like Rudolph/Rudy at all - probably because I know too many 60-70 year olds with that name..

OrangeAnge, you must mean Ruedi - its just the Swiss-German version of Rudi and is also a shortform of Rudolf/Rudolph.

Firawla · 30/09/2009 23:38

it sounds so much like the word "rude"
im suprised so many people really like it cos i thought everyone would think of that. it is cute but i just see a lot of teasing potential.
the same with full name rudolph wouldnt they just get so many reindeer jokes? (it is cute too, but i think a brave choice??)