Adolf

The old German male first name Adolf translates to 'the noble wolf'. It is a younger form of the name Adalwolf or Athalwolf.

What does the name Adolf mean?

The old German male first name Adolf translates to 'the noble wolf'. It is a younger form of the name Adalwolf or Athalwolf, which originally comes from Old High German. The first name is composed of the words 'noble' and 'wolf', which in turn derive from the two Old High German name elements adal for 'noble', 'aristocratic', 'the nobility', 'of noble descent', 'noble lineage' or 'noble ancestry' and wolf for 'the wolf'. It is also possible that the name Adolf is a younger variant of the name Athaulf or Attaulf, which is interpreted to mean 'the father of the wolf' or 'the one who fights against the wolf'. This is derived from the Old Germanic word components átta for 'the father' or haþuz for 'the fight' and wulfaz for 'the wolf'. From the Middle Ages until the 18th century, Adolf was particularly common in northern Germany, and from the 19th century, it was also given in southern Germany. Before 1945, the first name was often used, but since 1945 it has been given very reluctantly due to its association with Adolf Hitler (stigma). The name is also commonly used as a surname. The Icelandic spelling of the name is Adólf. Other variants include Adolfo, Adolff, Aadolf, Adolfas, Adolph, Adolphe, and Adolphus. Female forms include Adolfa, Adolfina, Adolfine, Adolpha, and Adolphine.

Where does the name Adolf come from?

The etymology of Adolf is a male first name of Old Germanic and Old High German origin with the meaning 'the noble wolf'. Old Germanic Old High German

How do you pronounce Adolf?

Sound & pronunciation of Adolf: The name Adolf is two syllables and clearly contoured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-dolf' [ˈaːdɔlf], beginning with a long, open 'A' that conveys breadth and presence. The dark vowel coloring in the second syllable and the distinctive 'lf' at the end provide a firm closure. Adolf appears compact and determined - powerful, tradition-bound, and clearly structured.

When is the name day of Adolf?

The name day for Adolf is June 17 and June 30.

Popularity

As a male first name, Adolf has been continuously present in Germany since the late 19th century and was initially solidly represented in the front to middle field for many decades. Particularly in the first half of the 20th century, Adolf was usually among the names that, while not at the absolute top, were clearly anchored in general name usage. Adolf reached its peak in Germany in the early 1940s.

Nicknames & pet names

Addi / Addilein / Addle / Ade / Adi / Adilaus / Adlatus / Ado / Adolfino / Adolfo / Adolfus / Ady / Aldi / Alf / Alldoof / Aloch / DerböseAdolf / DermitdemBart / Doelf / Doffi / Dolch / Dolf / Dolferl / Dolfi / Dolphin / Doofie / Dölphchen / Olf / Onkel Dolf / Werwolf

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Famous people

• Adolf (Addi) Furler (Significant German sports journalist (1933-2000)
• Adolf Beeking (German footballer)
• Adolf Bender (German Impressionist)
• Adolf Buechler (American historian)
• Adolf Burger (Author and survivor of the Nazi era)
• Adolf Cerny (Czech writer)
• Adolf Dassler (Was a German inventor and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the sports equipment manufacturer Adidas.)
• Adolf Dauher (Stonemason from Germany)
• Adolf Eichmann (1906-1962) SS-Obersturmbannführer, head of the Eichmann office responsible for the expulsion, deportation, and murder of approximately six million people.)
• Adolf El Assal (Luxembourgish film director)
• Adolf Ferdinand Weinhold (German chemist)
• Adolf Foglar (Austrian writer)
• Adolf Gelius (German architect)
• Adolf Grimme (German cultural politician)
• Adolf Hilgenfeld (Theologian from Germany)
• Adolf Hitler (Head of government and head of state of the German Reich, war criminal of World War II)
• Adolf Kamphausen (German theologian)
• Adolf Kolping (Priest)
• Adolf Kottan (Main character of the series 'Kottan ermittelt')
• Adolf Kußmaul (Famous German doctor)