Dolf

Dolf is a masculine first name that is used as a short form for names like Adolf or Rudolf. The ending '-dolf' has its origins in the Old High German word for 'wolf'.

What does the name Dolf mean?

The name Dolf is an abbreviation for names that end with '-dolf', such as Adolf or Rudolf. The origin of this syllable can be found in the Old High German word for 'wolf'. Therefore, Dolf can be interpreted as 'the wolf'. Alternative forms include Dulf and Dolph.

Where does the name Dolf come from?

Dolf originates from an Old High German first name and means 'the wolf'. The Old High German word consists of 'wolf' for wolf. It is widespread in the languages of Old German, German, Finnish, Dutch, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Dolf?

The pronunciation of the name Dolf is monosyllabic and is pronounced as 'Dolf' [dɔlf]. The open 'o' provides a dark and full sound. The combination of the consonants '-lf' enhances the closure of the name. Dolf conveys a robust and traditional aura – compact, with a strong and down-to-earth presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Dolf is a rather rare first name and has not achieved any notable rankings in German name statistics so far. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching 1,767th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Dolf has been given as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it 4,357th in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 5,981st in Italy.

Famous people

• Dolf Bissinger (architect from Austria)
• Dolf Brandmayer (Czech singer)
• Dolf Brouwers (Dutch singer)
• Dolf de Vries (actor from the Netherlands)
• Dolf Kessler (Dutch football player)
• Dolf Lundgren (actor)
• Dolf Mettler (Swiss artist)
• Dolf Rieser (English artist)
• Dolf Roks (Dutch football player)
• Dolf Schnebli (Swiss architect)
• Dolf Sternberger (political scientist, journalist)
• Dolf van der Nagel (football player from the Netherlands)
• Dolf van Kol (football player from the Netherlands)
• Dolf Verroen (writer from the Netherlands)