The nameRuddy
Ruddy is a spelling of Rudy, a pet form of Rudolph. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Ruddy comes from Rudolph, from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and wulf, "wolf".
Origin
Germanic, through English and the German Rudi.
History
Ruddy peaked in France in the early 1980s.
Popularity of the name Ruddy
Ruddy in France
Ruddy was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 925 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Ruddy. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Ruddy in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Ruddy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruddy mean?
Ruddy comes from Rudolph, from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and wulf, "wolf".
What is the origin of the name Ruddy?
Germanic, through English and the German Rudi.
Is Ruddy a girl's or a boy's name?
Ruddy is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Ruddy?
Variants and related names of Ruddy include Rodolphe and Rudolph.