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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɹu.dɑlf/; British English /ˈɹuː.dɒlf/German language family

Rudolph

A name of English origin.

Quick answer

Rudolph is a boy name with English roots.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹu.dɑlf/; British English /ˈɹuː.dɒlf/.

GenderBoy
OriginEnglish
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɹu.dɑlf/; British English /ˈɹuː.dɒlf/
Language familyGerman

Meaning and history

English form of Rudolf, imported from Germany in the 19th century. Robert L. May used it in 1939 for his Christmas character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Notes and context

Usage: english