Ruddy

German, diminutive of Rudolph

"famous wolf"

Ruddy Origin and Meaning

The name Ruddy is a boy's name.

Ruddy is a masculine name with English origins, traditionally derived from a nickname for someone with a reddish complexion or red hair. As a given name, it emerged from this descriptive surname. The name conveys robust health, vitality, and an outdoor spirit with its connection to the ruddy, healthy flush of someone who spends time in the elements. While uncommon as a first name, Ruddy has seen occasional usage particularly in English-speaking countries and Latin America. It also appears as a nickname for Rudolph or Rudd. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its short, distinctive sound. Its informal charm gives it a down-to-earth character that's both memorable and unpretentious.

Famous People Named Ruddy

• Radcliffe "Ruddy" Roye Jamaican,American photographer
• (Ruddy) Lilian Thuram Ulien, French footballer
• Ruddy Joraider Lugo Dominican,American baseball pitcher
• Ruddy Thomas Jamaican reggae singer