Adolphe
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Adolphe
The name 'Adolphe' means "noble wolf," derived from the Old High German elements *adal* (noble) and *wolf* (wolf).
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Etymology
The name 'Adolphe' means "noble wolf," derived from the Old High German elements *adal* (noble) and *wolf* (wolf). It is primarily used in French and German cultures, historically associated with European royalty and nobility, though its usage declined sharply after World War II due to its connection with Adolf Hitler.
Adolphe currently ranks #3,989 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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