indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Gender Masculine
Usage Dutch (Rare), West Frisian
Other Forms FormsDode, Dodo, Doed, Doedo, Dude, Dudo
Meaning & History
Frisian and northern Dutch form of Ludolf and similar Germanic names. It originated in nursery speech, as such names were (and are) too difficult for toddlers to pronounce correctly.