Rolf

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Rolf is derived from the Old Norse name Hrolfr, which means 'famous wolf'.
Pronunciation
RAWLF(German)
ROLF(English)
rol-f
Popularity
Rolf is not a very popular name in the world, but it has been consistently used in Scandinavian countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. It is less commonly used in other parts of the world such as the United States and Canada.

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Rolf Name meanings & History

Rolf is derived from the Old Norse name Hrolfr, which means 'famous wolf'. From the Old German name Hrolf (or its Old Norse cognate Hrólfr), a contracted form of Hrodulf (see Rudolf). The Normans introduced this name to England but it soon became rare. In the modern era it has occasionally been used in the English-speaking world as a German import. Rolf is a classic name that is suitable for boys of all ages. It is often chosen by parents who are looking for a traditional and strong name for their son. The name is commonly found in literature and popular culture, which has helped to maintain its popularity over the years.

Zodiac Sign of Rolf: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rolf:

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious

L: Languid,Legal,Lovely,Luscious,Lover,Lazy,Liaison

F: Fun-loving,Friendly,Fiery,Festive

Rolf is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Rolf include Rolf Harris, the Australian-British painter and musician, Rolf Schneider, the German playwright, and Rolf Lassgård, the Swedish actor.

2.) ROLF (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A contraction of Rudolph (famous wolf), a Germanic name composed of the elements hruod (fame) and wulf (wolf). The name was introduced to England by the Normans. See RUDOLPH. (ROLF)


3.) Rolf (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a form of Ralph. A short form of Rudolph.

Other Forms: Rolfe, Rolph, Rolphe


4.) ROLF (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Contracted form of Rudolf (wolf fame, famous wolf). See RUDOLF. (ROLF)


5.) Rolf (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) kind advisor

Other Forms: Rolfee, Rolfie, Rolfy, Rolph


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