Rudolph
From Germanic elements meaning "fame" and "wolf", borne most famously by the red-nosed reindeer created by Robert L. May in 1939.
Meaning and origin
Rudolph is the English form of the Germanic name Rudolf, which was imported from Germany into English-speaking regions during the 19th century.
How to pronounce Rudolph
| English (US) | ROO-dolf /ˈɹuːdɑːlf/ |
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