A name of Germanic origin meaning 'famous spear', or a reference to ruddy complexion (reddish face).
From Germanic 'hruod' meaning famous and 'wig' meaning battle or spear. It became popular in English through the medieval Saint Rudolph.
The name Rudy became iconic in American sports culture thanks to the 1993 film about an undersized football player, proving that movies can literally make names more popular by associating them with inspiring stories.
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