Adolf
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Adolf
The name 'Adolf' means "noble wolf," derived from the Old High German elements *adal* (noble) and *wolf* (wolf).
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Etymology
The name 'Adolf' means "noble wolf," derived from the Old High German elements *adal* (noble) and *wolf* (wolf). It was historically common in German-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, but its usage declined sharply after World War II due to its association with Adolf Hitler.
Adolf currently ranks #8,134 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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