Adolf Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Adolf Name at a Glance

Name	Adolf
Meaning	Variant of Adolphus: Latinized form of the Old German Adalwolf' meaning noble wolf. Used by 17th and 18th century German royal families, and introduced into Britain by the Hanoverians.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Adolf Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Adolf means “Variant of Adolphus: Latinized form of the Old German Adalwolf' meaning noble wolf. Used by 17th and 18th century German royal families, and introduced into Britain by the Hanoverians”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Adolf Name Origin

Our database records Adolf under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Adolf a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Adolf is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Adolf

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