Ruudolf
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ruudolf
Ruudolf is a Dutch spelling variant of Rudolf, derived from the Germanic elements "hruod" (fame) and "wolf" (wolf), meaning "famous wolf." The name has been used primarily in Dutch and Germanic cultures, with historical prominence among European nobility and royalty, particularly in Germanic-speaking regions and the Holy Roman Empire.
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Etymology
Ruudolf is a Dutch spelling variant of Rudolf, derived from the Germanic elements "hruod" (fame) and "wolf" (wolf), meaning "famous wolf." The name has been used primarily in Dutch and Germanic cultures, with historical prominence among European nobility and royalty, particularly in Germanic-speaking regions and the Holy Roman Empire.
Ruudolf currently ranks #3,345 in the United States as a boy's name.
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