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Name Origin

Rudy is a shortened version of Rudolph, which has German origins meaning 'famous wolf'. It's often associated with strength, leadership, and loyalty.

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Famous People

Rudy Giuliani (1944-)

Politician, Lawyer

  • Mayor of New York City (1994-2001)
  • US Attorney for the Southern District of New York
  • Key figure in the September 11th attacks response

Rudy Ruettiger (1948-)

Motivational Speaker, Former Football Player

  • Walk-on player for the University of Notre Dame football team
  • Subject of the film 'Rudy'