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Ralphie
Pronounced RAL-fee /ˈræl.fi/High
Meaning: A pet form of Ralph — from the Germanic/Old Norse Radulf, 'wise wolf; wolf-counsel' (rad, 'counsel', + wulf, 'wolf')Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Ralphie is a pet form of Ralph — from the Germanic/Old Norse Radulf, 'wise wolf; wolf-counsel' (rad, 'counsel', + wulf, 'wolf'). A crisp, friendly name (said 'RAL-fee').
In the U.S. it appears as a vintage pet name. Rare on its own, a-wise-wolf at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Ralphie mean?
Ralphie is a pet form of Ralph — Germanic 'wise wolf; wolf-counsel' (rad + wulf).
How do you pronounce Ralphie?
It's said RAL-fee /ˈræl.fi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ralphie a boy or girl name?
Ralphie is a boy's name.
How popular is Ralphie?
Ralphie is a very rare name on its own in the U.S.