Rolle
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rolle
The given name 'Rolle' is derived from the Old Norse word 'rǫll', meaning 'famous' or 'renowned', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hulliz', which is also the source of the English word 'hollow'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Rolle' is derived from the Old Norse word 'rǫll', meaning 'famous' or 'renowned', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hulliz', which is also the source of the English word 'hollow'. The name 'Rolle' has been used in various cultures, including English and French, and is associated with the medieval English noble family, the Rolles, who were known for their military service and landed estates.
Rolle currently ranks #1,022 in the United States as a boy's name.
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