æz ɐ nˈeɪm ɪɾ ɪz bᵻlˈiːvd tə hæv ɚɹˈɪdʒɪnəli bˌɪn dᵻskɹˈɪptɪv ʌv pˈɜːsənz kəmplˈɛkʃən ɔːɹ hˈɛɹ bˌiːɪŋ ɹˈʌdi ɔːɹ ɹˈɛd.
As a name it is believed to have originally been descriptive of person's complexion or hair being ruddy or red.