Given name

Ruedger

Ruedger is a masculine given name from Old High German. It is used in Middle High German.

Meaning & origin

Where it comes from

Ruedger comes from Old High German.

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How it developed

From Old High German Ruodgēr.

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Ruedger’s family of names

In Middle High German usage, Ruedger has a related form in Rodger. In Middle High German usage, Ruedger has a related form in Rodeger. In Middle High German usage, Ruedger has a related form in Rotker.

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