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Rudolph

Boy NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

English form of RUDOLF, imported from Germany in the 19th century. Robert L. May used it in 1939 for

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Rudolph and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Compassion
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Integrity
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Courage
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Intelligence
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Creativity

Famous People Named Rudolph

Rudolph Grey

Rudolph Grey is a musician and the biographer of filmmaker Ed Wood.

CharismaCreativity

Rudolph Schadow

Rudolph Schadow (also spelled Ridolfo Schadow; July 9, 1786 – January 31, 1822) was a German sculptor.

CharismaCreativity

Rudolph Goclenius

Rudolph Goclenius the Elder (; born Rudolf Gockel or Göckel; 1 March 1547 – 8 June 1628) was a German scholastic philosopher.

CompassionSpiritualityWisdom

Rudolph Martin Anderson

Rudolph Martin Anderson (June 30, 1876 – June 21, 1961) was an American born Canadian zoologist and explorer.

AdventureCourageResilience

Rudolph Ruzicka

Rudolph Ruzicka (29 June 1883 – 20 July 1978) was a Czech American wood engraver, etcher, illustrator, typeface designer, and book designer.

CharismaCreativity

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Kenzo, meaning 'strong and healthy,' shares a similar association with resilience and positive qualities, akin to Rudolph's eventual acceptance and contribution.
Eamon
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Meaning 'guardian,' Eamon conveys a protective and supportive role, echoing Rudolph's eventual role as a guide and helper.

Rudolph in Other Languages

Ancient GermanicHrolf
Ancient ScandinavianHrólfr
ArmenianRudolf
CroatianRudolf

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