Arnulf
German · Boy
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About the name Arnulf
Arnulf means "eagle wolf" or "eagle power," derived from the Germanic elements "arn" (eagle) and "wulf" (wolf), combining symbols of strength and nobility.
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Etymology
Arnulf means "eagle wolf" or "eagle power," derived from the Germanic elements "arn" (eagle) and "wulf" (wolf), combining symbols of strength and nobility. The name was used predominantly in Germanic and medieval European cultures, particularly among royalty and nobility, with notable bearers including Arnulf of Carinthia, a 9th-century Holy Roman Emperor.
Arnulf currently ranks #485 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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