Dud Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dud Name at a Glance

Name	Dud
Meaning	Diminutive of Dudley: From the people's meadow. From a surname and place name derived from the Old English, meaning 'Dudda's clearing'. Famous bearer: Actor Dudley Moore.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dud Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dud means “Diminutive of Dudley: From the people's meadow. From a surname and place name derived from the Old English, meaning 'Dudda's clearing'. Famous bearer: Actor Dudley Moore”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dud Name Origin

Our database records Dud under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dud a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dud is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dud

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