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Adolf
Gender Male
Meaning Noble wolf
Origin German
Popularity Adolf
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Adolf, or Adolph, was a popular given name, especially in the German-speaking countries, in Scandinavia and in the Netherlands - including among Jews living in these countries and sharing their languges and culture, and who previous to 1933 had no reason to avoid the name. It is, however, rarely given today because of the association with Adolf Hitler.

Similarly, the French version, "Adolphe" - previously a fairly common name in France and also the name of a classical work of French literature - has virtually disappeared.

However, "Adolfo" - the Spanish version of the name - has not become tainted in the same way. It is still in common use in Spanish-speaking countries, without the parents bestowing it on their son being suspected of Nazi symapthies.

Etymoligically, the name is derived from the Old High German Athalwolf, a composition of athal, or adal, meaning noble, and wolf; in sequence, making Adolf another compound. Compare Rudolf.

Monarchs and noblemen

People with the given name Adolf or Adolph


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