Roelofje
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Roelofje
Roelofje is a Dutch diminutive form of Roelof, which derives from the Germanic name Rudolph, meaning "famous wolf" (from Old High German "hruod" meaning fame and "wolf" meaning wolf).
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Etymology
Roelofje is a Dutch diminutive form of Roelof, which derives from the Germanic name Rudolph, meaning "famous wolf" (from Old High German "hruod" meaning fame and "wolf" meaning wolf). The name is primarily used in Dutch and Frisian cultures, with historical prevalence in the Netherlands and Flanders dating back to the medieval period.
Roelofje currently ranks #94 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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