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Meaning & History
German: From a pet form of a personal name formed with Old High German hrōd "fame", for example Rudolf or Rüdiger. See also Ruhe.
From Middle High German rude, rü(e)de "hound", probably applied as a nickname or as a metonymic occupational name for a keeper of hunting dogs.Norwegian: The name ending derives of Old Norse ruð, meaning a "clearing/pasture".
From Middle High German rude, rü(e)de "hound", probably applied as a nickname or as a metonymic occupational name for a keeper of hunting dogs.Norwegian: The name ending derives of Old Norse ruð, meaning a "clearing/pasture".