Meaning: Rolph is a spelling of Rolf, from the Old Norse Hrolfr — a contraction of Hrodulf, 'famous wolf' (hrod, 'fame' + ulf, 'wolf'). It is closely kin to Rudolph and to Ralph.Medium
In 30 seconds: One strong beat: Rolph spells Rolf — Old Norse for 'famous wolf' (said 'ROLF').
MeaningRolph is a spelling of Rolf, from the Old Norse Hrolfr — a contraction of Hrodulf, 'famous wolf' (hrod, 'fame' + ulf, 'wolf'). It is closely kin to Rudolph and to Ralph.
Rolph is an English spelling of Rolf, from Old Norse Hrolfr, a contraction of Hrodulf — 'fame' plus 'wolf'. It is kin to Rudolph and Ralph, and its most famous bearer, Hrolfr the Viking, became Rollo, first ruler of Normandy. Short, sturdy, and northern (said 'ROLF').
In the U.S. it is very rare. Very rare, strong, and Norse-rooted.
Did you know? Rollo, the Viking who founded Normandy, was a Hrolfr — the Norse name behind Rolf and Rolph, meaning 'famous wolf'. It is the same family as Rudolph (said 'ROLF').
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References — Rolph — Spelling of Rolf, Old Norse Hrolfr, 'famous wolf'
