Rudi
[ˈruːdi]Meaning
diminutive of Rudolf
Background Story
Rudi is recorded as a given name in a number of languages, among them Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Italian and Latvian. Its variant form is Ruedi, and its feminine form is Rudolfine. It is also a nickname and a surname, and it can be short for Rudolf, Rudolph, Rawad, Rudra or Ruairidh.
Variations
Rudie, Rudolph
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