RUDOLPH  

Gender: M
Origin: German
Meaning: "famous wolf"

Unfortunately, still the red-nosed reindeer. Try Rudy.

Nicknames & Variations:
Rudy

International Variations:
Ruda (Czech) Ruud (Dutch) Rodolph, Rodolphe (French) Rodolf, Rudolf (German) Rudi (Hungarian) Rudolpho (Italian) Rodolfo (Spanish) Roffe (Swedish)

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